Prepare against Maxim Rousskikh
Canada · World #29,714 classical · FIDE ID 2650088
When preparing against Maxim Rousskikh, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 72 games by Maxim Rousskikh, covering Nov 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Rousskikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Rousskikh 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 | 1,988 | 1,998 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,961 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 30 | 2 | 40 | 41.7% |
| As White | 36 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Rousskikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Rousskikh's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 86.1% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 13.9% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Rousskikh usually continues Bg5 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rousskikh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Rousskikh usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Rousskikh usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Rousskikh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Rousskikh usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Maxim Rousskikh's chess games
All 72 games by Maxim Rousskikh in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 30 wins, 2 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Zachary Tanenbaum | 2,371 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
| Jan 2026 | Gianmarco Leiva | 2,335 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D31 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Devaev | 2,306 | 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Walter Bonatti | 2,295 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | B12 |
| Jan 2026 | Vladislav Voitovich | 2,256 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,160 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 6 | 2,160 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,963 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,007 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,979 |
| Canadian University Chess Championship 2026 | Crown | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Rousskikh's chess games?
72 games by Maxim Rousskikh, from Nov 2023 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 Rousskikh has played.
What does Maxim Rousskikh play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Maxim Rousskikh opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Rousskikh answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (43% of games).
What openings does Maxim Rousskikh play as White?
As White, Maxim Rousskikh's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Rousskikh play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Rousskikh most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Maxim Rousskikh's FIDE rating?
Maxim Rousskikh is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maxim Rousskikh played?
Our database contains 72 games by Maxim Rousskikh, covering Nov 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 2 draws, 40 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Rousskikh?
72 games by Maxim Rousskikh 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.