Prepare against Maxim S. Borisov
CM · Russia · World #9,124 classical · FIDE ID 34309772
Our database contains 50 games by Maxim S. Borisov, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim S. Borisov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim S. Borisov 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 | 2,184 | 2,204 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,299 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,345 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 8 | 26 | 32.0% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim S. Borisov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim S. Borisov's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 44.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 36.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Borisov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Borisov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Borisov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Borisov usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Borisov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Borisov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Maxim S. Borisov's chess games
All 50 games by Maxim S. Borisov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Humpy Koneru | 2,535 | Titled Tuesday | B41 |
| May 2026 | Dawid Czerw | 2,364 | Titled Tuesday | C70 |
| Apr 2025 | Matfey Yurasov | 2,354 | TCh-RUS HL | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Arshpreet Singh | 2,312 | Titled Tuesday | A07 |
| Mar 2026 | Mustafa Demirkan | 2,251 | Titled Tue | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,282 |
| 74th ch-RUS Higher League | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 2,096 |
| 77th ch-RUS HL | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,217 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,179 |
| 28th Rostov on Don Rapid GP Stage | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,230 |
| TCh-RUS HL | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,445 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim S. Borisov's chess games?
50 games by Maxim S. Borisov, from Nov 2017 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 S. Borisov has played.
What does Maxim S. Borisov play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Maxim S. Borisov opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim S. Borisov answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Maxim S. Borisov play as White?
As White, Maxim S. Borisov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim S. Borisov play as Black?
As Black, Maxim S. Borisov most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Maxim S. Borisov's FIDE rating?
Maxim S. Borisov is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Maxim S. Borisov played?
Our database contains 50 games by Maxim S. Borisov, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim S. Borisov?
50 games by Maxim S. Borisov 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.