Prepare against Maxim S Ivanov
Russia · World #128,997 classical · FIDE ID 55859542
When preparing against Maxim S Ivanov, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Maxim S Ivanov, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim S Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim S Ivanov 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 | 1,650 | 1,650 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,708 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,692 | 1,712 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 24.4% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim S Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim S Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Bf4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues a3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Maxim S Ivanov's chess games
All 41 games by Maxim S Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Margarita Potapova | 2,257 | Kerch Panticapaeum Rapid Open | B20 |
| Sep 2021 | Boris Brusilovskiy | 2,067 | Kerch Panticapaeum Rapid Open | C47 |
| Sep 2013 | Grigory Skvortsov | 1,916 | Borisoglebsk Autumn Open | B01 |
| Sep 2013 | Valery Vechkanov | 1,891 | Borisoglebsk Autumn Open | D20 |
| Sep 2011 | Vladislav Sukhinin | 1,889 | Borisoglebsk Sports Centre | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borisoglebsk Bocharov Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| ch-Borisoglebsk | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,647 |
| Borisoglebsk Autumn Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| Borisoglebsk Sports Centre | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| Borisoglebsk Summer Open | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1,645 |
| Kerch Panticapaeum Rapid Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim S Ivanov's chess games?
41 games by Maxim S Ivanov, from Aug 2023 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 Ivanov has played.
What does Maxim S Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Maxim S Ivanov opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim S Ivanov answers 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Maxim S Ivanov play as White?
As White, Maxim S Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim S Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Maxim S Ivanov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Maxim S Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Maxim S Ivanov is currently rated 1,650 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 1,692 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,650 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maxim S Ivanov played?
Our database contains 41 games by Maxim S Ivanov, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim S Ivanov?
41 games by Maxim S Ivanov 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.