Prepare against Maxim Semenov
Russia · World #34,372 classical · FIDE ID 4139291
Our database contains 79 games by Maxim Semenov, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Semenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Semenov 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 | 1,962 | 2,148 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,148 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,168 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 43 | 12 | 24 | 54.4% |
| As White | 39 | 21 | 5 | 13 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 55.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Semenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Semenov's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 76.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Semenov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Semenov usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Semenov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Semenov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Semenov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Semenov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Maxim Semenov's chess games
All 79 games by Maxim Semenov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 43 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Mikhail Gorozhanin | 2,370 | 22nd Nizhnij Novgorod Dubinin Memorial | A81 |
| Oct 2013 | Alexander Danov | 2,205 | ch-Nizhnij Novgorod Region | A48 |
| Jan 2014 | Sergey Senin | 2,182 | ch-Nizhnij Novgorod | A04 |
| Jan 2013 | Valery Alexandrov | 2,116 | ch-Nizhnij Novgorod Region | C18 |
| May 2009 | Viktor D. Marsak | 2,035 | 6th Nizhnij Novgorod Voroniatov Memorial | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nizhnij Novgorod Region | 2013 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-Nizhnij Novgorod | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,194 |
| 19th Nizhnij Novgorod Dubinin Memorial | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| 6th Nizhnij Novgorod Voroniatov Memorial | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| 5th Nizhnij Novgorod Voroniatov Mem | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 1,954 |
| 17th Nizhnij Novgorod Dubinin Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
| Nizhnij Novgorod Voroniatov Memorial 7t | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,863 |
| Nizhnij Novgorod U20 | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
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Where can I find Maxim Semenov's chess games?
79 games by Maxim Semenov, from Apr 2008 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 Semenov has played.
What does Maxim Semenov play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Maxim Semenov opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Semenov answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Maxim Semenov play as White?
As White, Maxim Semenov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Semenov play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Semenov most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Maxim Semenov's FIDE rating?
Maxim Semenov is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Maxim Semenov played?
Our database contains 79 games by Maxim Semenov, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (54.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Semenov?
79 games by Maxim Semenov 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.