Prepare against Maxim Timoshin
FM · FIDE · World #1,033 classical · FIDE ID 24249238
Our database contains 221 games by Maxim Timoshin, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Timoshin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Timoshin 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 | 2,449 | 2,449 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,448 | 2,448 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,405 | 2,424 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 94 | 69 | 58 | 42.5% |
| As White | 114 | 54 | 35 | 25 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 107 | 40 | 34 | 33 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Timoshin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Timoshin's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 65.8% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 30 | 26.3% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.3% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Timoshin usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Timoshin usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Timoshin usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Timoshin usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Timoshin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Timoshin usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 73.3% | 62.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 89.7% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
Maxim Timoshin's chess games
All 221 games by Maxim Timoshin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Aug 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: 94 wins, 69 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Sina Movahed | 2,596 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | E32 |
| Oct 2025 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,586 | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | B27 |
| Mar 2026 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,571 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | E04 |
| Oct 2025 | Mikhail Demidov | 2,523 | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | C18 |
| Aug 2024 | Roman Ovetchkin | 2,507 | Satka Magnezit Group Cup | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,472 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,287 |
| ch-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,524 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,454 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,445 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,393 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Timoshin's chess games?
221 games by Maxim Timoshin, from Apr 2016 to Aug 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 Timoshin has played.
What does Maxim Timoshin play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Maxim Timoshin opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Timoshin answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Maxim Timoshin play as White?
As White, Maxim Timoshin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Timoshin play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Timoshin most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Maxim Timoshin's FIDE rating?
Maxim Timoshin is currently rated 2,449 in classical chess, 2,448 in rapid and 2,405 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Maxim Timoshin played?
Our database contains 221 games by Maxim Timoshin, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 69 draws, 58 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Timoshin?
221 games by Maxim Timoshin 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.