Prepare against Maxim Snigurov
CM · Ukraine · World #4,017 classical · FIDE ID 14143488
When preparing against Maxim Snigurov, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 66.7% over 27 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Maxim Snigurov, covering Oct 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Snigurov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Snigurov 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 | 2,303 | 2,303 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,368 | 2,380 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,392 | 2,417 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 60 | 26 | 48 | 44.8% |
| As White | 69 | 34 | 12 | 23 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 26 | 14 | 25 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Snigurov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Snigurov's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 46.4% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 28 | 40.6% | 73.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.8% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Snigurov usually continues Be2 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Snigurov usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Snigurov usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 41% of White games, 73.2% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Snigurov usually continues Bb2 (85.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Snigurov usually continues Bb2 (81.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Snigurov usually continues Bb2 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Maxim Snigurov's chess games
All 134 games by Maxim Snigurov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - Oct 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: 60 wins, 26 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 27 | 18/3/6 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,610 | Online Winter Cup Final | C00 |
| May 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,603 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A01 |
| May 2026 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | B12 |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Zubov | 2,598 | Bogdanovich Memorial Final | E01 |
| Jun 2026 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,551 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,435 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 12 | 9 | 2,402 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 1 | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 2,355 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,282 |
| Geller-100 Blitz | 2025 | 11 | 9 | 2,402 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,346 |
| Online Winter Cup Final | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,415 |
| ch-Odessa Region | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Snigurov's chess games?
134 games by Maxim Snigurov, from Oct 2012 to Oct 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 Snigurov has played.
What does Maxim Snigurov play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Maxim Snigurov opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.b3 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Snigurov answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Maxim Snigurov play as White?
As White, Maxim Snigurov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (27 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Snigurov play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Snigurov most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Maxim Snigurov's FIDE rating?
Maxim Snigurov is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,368 in rapid and 2,392 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Maxim Snigurov played?
Our database contains 134 games by Maxim Snigurov, covering Oct 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 26 draws, 48 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Snigurov?
134 games by Maxim Snigurov 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.