Prepare against Maxim Machlin
DEU · World #24,902 classical · FIDE ID 24691097
Our database contains 118 games by Maxim Machlin, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Machlin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Machlin 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 | 2,019 | 2,019 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,020 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 44 | 35 | 39 | 37.3% |
| As White | 61 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Machlin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Machlin's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 91.8% | 50.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.6% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Machlin usually continues c3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Machlin usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Machlin usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 87.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Machlin usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Machlin usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Machlin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 76.2% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
Maxim Machlin's chess games
All 118 games by Maxim Machlin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 44 wins, 35 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Thomas Thannheiser | 2,181 | 1st DSOL 01 Liga Gr-D | C00 |
| Aug 2013 | Steffen Puschendorf | 2,163 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | A95 |
| Apr 2011 | Bernd-Michael Werner | 2,162 | 65th ch-Hessen Gr-A+B | B03 |
| Aug 2013 | Franz Stimpel | 2,152 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | C18 |
| Jan 2011 | Paul Demel | 2,147 | 23rd Staufer Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,082 |
| 2nd Korbach Open B | 2008 | 7 | 5 | – |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,000 |
| 26th Wiesbaden Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,986 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,921 |
| 64th ch-Hessen Gr-C | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,935 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,836 |
| ch-Giessen | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
Interactive opening tree from all 118 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Machlin's chess games?
118 games by Maxim Machlin, from Oct 2008 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 Machlin has played.
What does Maxim Machlin play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Maxim Machlin opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Machlin answers 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Maxim Machlin play as White?
As White, Maxim Machlin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Machlin play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Machlin most often plays: Alekhine Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Maxim Machlin's FIDE rating?
Maxim Machlin is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maxim Machlin played?
Our database contains 118 games by Maxim Machlin, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 35 draws, 39 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Machlin?
118 games by Maxim Machlin 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.