Prepare against Maxim Novik
GM · Lithuania · World #3,179 classical · FIDE ID 4102924
When preparing against Maxim Novik, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 31.2% over 77 games.
Our database contains 2,540 games by Maxim Novik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Novik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Novik 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 | 2,332 | 2,527 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,466 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,309 | 2,507 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,540 | 1,091 | 509 | 939 | 43.0% |
| As White | 1,280 | 601 | 248 | 431 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 1,260 | 490 | 261 | 508 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Novik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Novik's side.
First moves as White (1,280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 582 | 45.5% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 395 | 30.9% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 212 | 16.6% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 77 | 6.0% | 61.7% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 6 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Novik usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Novik usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Novik usually continues d4 (50.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Novik usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Novik usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Novik usually continues e4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (607 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 372 | 61.3% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 144 | 23.7% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 83 | 13.7% | 39.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 387 | 91.7% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 28 | 6.6% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Maxim Novik's chess games
All 2,540 games by Maxim Novik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,091 wins, 509 draws, 939 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 121 | 57/17/47 | 47.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 83 | 38/20/25 | 45.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 62 | 38/5/19 | 61.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 58 | 28/6/24 | 48.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 56 | 22/11/23 | 39.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 44 | 22/9/13 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 43 | 19/5/19 | 44.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 41 | 19/3/19 | 46.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 14/15/6 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 34 | 21/4/9 | 61.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 129 | 56/32/41 | 43.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 91 | 40/10/41 | 44.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 82 | 41/14/27 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 77 | 30/17/30 | 39.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 77 | 24/26/27 | 31.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 70 | 30/19/21 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 53 | 22/10/21 | 41.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 43 | 18/4/21 | 41.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 42 | 15/4/23 | 35.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 41 | 14/9/18 | 34.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | D90 |
| Dec 2013 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,700 | St Petersburg Blitz Final | A36 |
| Oct 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,698 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Dec 2020 | Bassem Amin | 2,690 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| May 2007 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,679 | Kirishi Nesis Cup | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,523 | 782 | 2,305 |
| St Petersburg Open | 1994 | 27 | 14 | 2,419 |
| St Petersburg Blitz | 2021 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,532 |
| ch-LTU | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,449 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 17 | 6 | 2,126 |
| ch-URS Army | 1989 | 17 | 9 | 2,418 |
| chT2-RUS | 2008 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,462 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 15 | 6 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Novik's chess games?
2,540 games by Maxim Novik, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Novik has played.
What does Maxim Novik play on the first move as White?
Across 1,280 games with White in our database, Maxim Novik opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Novik answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Maxim Novik play as White?
As White, Maxim Novik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (121 games, 47.1% win rate); Réti Opening (83 games, 45.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (62 games, 61.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,280 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Novik play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Novik most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (129 games, 43.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (91 games, 44.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (82 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,260 games.
What is Maxim Novik's FIDE rating?
Maxim Novik is currently rated 2,332 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,309 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,527 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Maxim Novik played?
Our database contains 2,540 games by Maxim Novik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,091 wins, 509 draws, 939 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Novik?
2,540 games by Maxim Novik 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.