Prepare against Maxim Polyakov
IM · Ukraine · World #3,746 classical · FIDE ID 14118122
Our database contains 329 games by Maxim Polyakov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Polyakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Polyakov 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 | 2,311 | 2,455 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,411 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,423 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 128 | 100 | 101 | 38.9% |
| As White | 165 | 71 | 55 | 39 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 164 | 57 | 45 | 62 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Polyakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Polyakov's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 40.0% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 53 | 32.1% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 21.2% | 67.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Polyakov usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Polyakov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Polyakov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Polyakov usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Polyakov usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Polyakov usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 54.2% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 24.1% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 10.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.0% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 45.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 31.1% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.6% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Maxim Polyakov's chess games
All 329 games by Maxim Polyakov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 128 wins, 100 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Stanislav Bogdanovich | 2,602 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | A40 |
| Mar 2008 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,516 | ch-UKR U20 | C19 |
| Mar 2006 | Adam Tukhaev | 2,458 | ch-UKR U18 | A81 |
| Jul 2008 | Valery Shalimov | 2,438 | Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn-A | D43 |
| Feb 2007 | Boris Kharchenko | 2,436 | ch-UKR U18 | C69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U18 | 2007 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2009 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,206 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | 2018 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,328 |
| Chervonograd IM-A | 2008 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,235 |
| Olkhovskiy Memorial Rapid | 2016 | 12 | 7 | 2,330 |
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,412 |
| Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn-A | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| 25th Krakow Open A | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,474 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Polyakov's chess games?
329 games by Maxim Polyakov, from Oct 2004 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 Polyakov has played.
What does Maxim Polyakov play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Maxim Polyakov opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Polyakov answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Maxim Polyakov play as White?
As White, Maxim Polyakov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Polyakov play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Polyakov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Maxim Polyakov's FIDE rating?
Maxim Polyakov is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Maxim Polyakov played?
Our database contains 329 games by Maxim Polyakov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 100 draws, 101 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Polyakov?
329 games by Maxim Polyakov 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.