Prepare against Maxim Seslavin
Russia · World #58,381 classical · FIDE ID 24140384
Our database contains 138 games by Maxim Seslavin, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Seslavin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Seslavin 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 | 1,862 | 2,083 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 2,082 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,097 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 49 | 36 | 53 | 35.5% |
| As White | 70 | 29 | 21 | 20 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 68 | 20 | 15 | 33 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Seslavin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Seslavin's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 32 | 45.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 21.4% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 14.3% | 55.0% |
| b4 | 5 | 7.1% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| g4 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Seslavin usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Seslavin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Seslavin usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 53.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Seslavin usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Seslavin usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Seslavin usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 51.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 42.9% | 43.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 35.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Maxim Seslavin's chess games
All 138 games by Maxim Seslavin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 49 wins, 36 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Alexey Tikhomirov | 2,278 | ch-Krasnoyarsk Region | A48 |
| Nov 2008 | Anatoliy Amzorov | 2,146 | Novokuznetsk Open | E14 |
| Oct 2015 | Roman Dobrovolskiy | 2,136 | ch-Krasnoyarsk Region | D30 |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Kuzmichev | 2,135 | Novokuznetsk U21 Open | A48 |
| Dec 2010 | Dmitri Oschepkov | 2,108 | ch-Novokuznetsk Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Krasnoyarsk Region | 2016 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk | 2013 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,887 |
| Novokuznetsk Open | 2011 | 18 | 8 | 1,972 |
| ch-Krasnoyarsk | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,239 |
| Novokuznetsk School Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,972 |
| Novokuznetsk Spring Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,890 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,995 |
| Novokuznetsk U21 Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Seslavin's chess games?
138 games by Maxim Seslavin, from Jan 2009 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 Seslavin has played.
What does Maxim Seslavin play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Maxim Seslavin opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Seslavin answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Maxim Seslavin play as White?
As White, Maxim Seslavin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Seslavin play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Seslavin most often plays: Caro-Kann (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Maxim Seslavin's FIDE rating?
Maxim Seslavin is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Maxim Seslavin played?
Our database contains 138 games by Maxim Seslavin, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 36 draws, 53 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Seslavin?
138 games by Maxim Seslavin 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.