Prepare against Maxim Lavrov
IM · Russia · World #2,737 classical · FIDE ID 4166418
Our database contains 530 games by Maxim Lavrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Lavrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Lavrov 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 | 2,349 | 2,405 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,441 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,456 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 530 | 229 | 119 | 182 | 43.2% |
| As White | 252 | 119 | 59 | 74 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 278 | 110 | 60 | 108 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Lavrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Lavrov's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 59.9% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 89 | 35.3% | 63.5% |
| g3 | 12 | 4.8% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lavrov usually continues c3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lavrov usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Lavrov usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lavrov usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Lavrov usually continues g3 (60.9% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Lavrov usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 94 | 69.6% | 49.5% |
| g6 | 21 | 15.6% | 61.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 5.2% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| g5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 76.6% | 47.9% |
| g6 | 17 | 18.1% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Maxim Lavrov's chess games
All 530 games by Maxim Lavrov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 229 wins, 119 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 56 | 28/7/21 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 54 | 24/16/14 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 24/2/20 | 52.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 12/9/8 | 41.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Arena May 8th | E69 |
| Mar 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,725 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | D02 |
| Mar 2021 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,696 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B09 |
| Mar 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,687 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | A15 |
| Jun 2018 | Ivan Saric | 2,685 | Titled Tue | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 133 | 76.5 | 2,395 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 37 | 12 | 2,284 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 36 | 25.5 | 2,722 |
| chT-Sibiria Region | 2010 | 19 | 10 | 2,452 |
| ch-Moscow rapid | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,364 |
| Kolomna Rapid Open | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,401 |
| ch-RUS U18 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,347 |
| 7th Cesme Open A | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Lavrov's chess games?
530 games by Maxim Lavrov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Lavrov has played.
What does Maxim Lavrov play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Maxim Lavrov opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Lavrov answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Maxim Lavrov play as White?
As White, Maxim Lavrov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (56 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (54 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Lavrov play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Lavrov most often plays: Modern Defense (46 games, 52.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Italian Game (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 278 games.
What is Maxim Lavrov's FIDE rating?
Maxim Lavrov is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Maxim Lavrov played?
Our database contains 530 games by Maxim Lavrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 119 draws, 182 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Lavrov?
530 games by Maxim Lavrov 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.