Prepare against Maxim Ivanov
CM · Russia · World #7,495 classical · FIDE ID 24266973
When preparing against Maxim Ivanov, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 50.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Maxim Ivanov, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Ivanov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,215 | 2,215 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,305 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,214 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 137 | 30 | 125 | 46.9% |
| As White | 146 | 81 | 16 | 49 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 146 | 56 | 14 | 76 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 87.0% | 63.4% |
| f4 | 13 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (80.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues fxe5 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 52.1% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 27 | 38.0% | 35.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 20 | 48.8% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 46.3% | 26.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Maxim Ivanov's chess games
All 292 games by Maxim Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 137 wins, 30 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 18/3/10 | 58.1% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 16 | 13/1/2 | 81.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 12/0/2 | 85.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,743 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B00 |
| Jun 2026 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,657 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Rasmus Svane | 2,624 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | E68 |
| Jul 2026 | Markus Ragger | 2,579 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B00 |
| Oct 2021 | Dmitry Kryakvin | 2,570 | chT-RUS Blitz | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,272 |
| Alushta Rapid Open | 2023 | 19 | 12 | 2,219 |
| Alushta Open | 2023 | 17 | 11 | 2,117 |
| Yalta Yialos Blitz Open | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,093 |
| Sevastopol Waltz Blitz | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,215 |
| Sevastopol Waltz Open | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 2,193 |
| Alushta Blitz Open | 2023 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Ivanov's chess games?
292 games by Maxim Ivanov, from Jun 2016 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Maxim Ivanov has played.
What does Maxim Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Maxim Ivanov opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Ivanov answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Maxim Ivanov play as White?
As White, Maxim Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (31 games, 58.1% win rate); Danish Gambit (16 games, 81.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Ivanov most often plays: Dutch Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Maxim Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Maxim Ivanov is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Maxim Ivanov played?
Our database contains 292 games by Maxim Ivanov, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 30 draws, 125 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Ivanov?
292 games by Maxim Ivanov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.