Prepare against Maxim Vilchenko
Russia · World #31,479 classical · FIDE ID 4173880
Our database contains 135 games by Maxim Vilchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Vilchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Vilchenko 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 | 1,977 | 2,263 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 2,250 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 2,256 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 61 | 32 | 42 | 45.2% |
| As White | 68 | 38 | 13 | 17 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 67 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Vilchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Vilchenko's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 58.8% | 66.3% |
| c4 | 18 | 26.5% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Vilchenko usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Vilchenko usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Vilchenko usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Vilchenko usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vilchenko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Vilchenko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 62.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 31.3% |
Maxim Vilchenko's chess games
All 135 games by Maxim Vilchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 61 wins, 32 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Sergey Kravtsov | 2,411 | ch-Vladivostok Open | D85 |
| Nov 2008 | Konstantin Sek | 2,408 | ch-Vladivostok Open | A62 |
| Jul 2014 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,392 | Vladivostok Primorsky Debut | A50 |
| Jun 2010 | Sergey Slupskiy | 2,339 | Vladivostok Open | B07 |
| Mar 2008 | Sergey Kalosha | 2,292 | 3rd Vladivostok Open | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladivostok Open | 2010 | 34 | 23 | 2,357 |
| ch-Vladivostok Open | 2008 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,304 |
| ch-Vladivostok | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,289 |
| 3rd Vladivostok Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| ch-Primorie PL | 2006 | 9 | 2 | 2,051 |
| Vladivostok Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| Vladivostok Russian Cup | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| Vladivostok City at Sea-B Open | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Vilchenko's chess games?
135 games by Maxim Vilchenko, from Apr 2003 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 Vilchenko has played.
What does Maxim Vilchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Maxim Vilchenko opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Vilchenko answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Maxim Vilchenko play as White?
As White, Maxim Vilchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Vilchenko play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Vilchenko most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Maxim Vilchenko's FIDE rating?
Maxim Vilchenko is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Maxim Vilchenko played?
Our database contains 135 games by Maxim Vilchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 32 draws, 42 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Vilchenko?
135 games by Maxim Vilchenko 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.