Prepare against Maximilian Ponomarev
DEU · World #39,230 classical · FIDE ID 16216768
When preparing against Maximilian Ponomarev, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 86 games by Maximilian Ponomarev, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Ponomarev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Ponomarev 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 | 1,939 | 2,046 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 33 | 24 | 28 | 38.4% |
| As White | 43 | 20 | 10 | 13 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Ponomarev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Ponomarev's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 90.9% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
Maximilian Ponomarev's chess games
All 86 games by Maximilian Ponomarev in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 33 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Marco Luigi Ghiotto | 2,151 | 4th Innsbruck Open | C01 |
| Aug 2021 | Dominik Laux | 2,085 | ch-GER U16 | D00 |
| Mar 2023 | Franz Schmid | 2,056 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | C01 |
| Aug 2021 | Markus Albert | 1,951 | ch-GER U16 | A00 |
| Sep 2020 | Simon Reisser | 1,944 | Oberliga Bayern 1920 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,885 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,392 |
| 1st Innsbruck Open B | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,689 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,693 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,794 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,795 |
| 4th Innsbruck Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Ponomarev's chess games?
86 games by Maximilian Ponomarev, from Feb 2016 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 Maximilian Ponomarev has played.
What does Maximilian Ponomarev play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Maximilian Ponomarev opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Ponomarev answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Ponomarev play as White?
As White, Maximilian Ponomarev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Ponomarev play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Ponomarev most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Maximilian Ponomarev's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Ponomarev is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Maximilian Ponomarev played?
Our database contains 86 games by Maximilian Ponomarev, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Ponomarev?
86 games by Maximilian Ponomarev 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.