Prepare against Viktor Maksimenko
FM · Kazakhstan · World #14,124 classical · FIDE ID 13710478
Our database contains 610 games by Viktor Maksimenko, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Maksimenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Maksimenko 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 | 2,115 | 2,312 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,277 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,277 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 610 | 284 | 77 | 249 | 46.6% |
| As White | 303 | 162 | 36 | 105 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 307 | 122 | 41 | 144 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Maksimenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Maksimenko's side.
First moves as White (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 266 | 87.8% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 4.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 4.3% | 65.4% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.3% | 87.5% |
| g4 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 62 | 48.4% | 50.8% |
| c6 | 47 | 36.7% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.5% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.9% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 102 | 86.4% | 43.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.9% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Viktor Maksimenko's chess games
All 610 games by Viktor Maksimenko in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 284 wins, 77 draws, 249 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 43 | 21/1/21 | 48.8% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 21/2/12 | 60.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 34 | 13/6/15 | 38.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 9/0/11 | 45.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,701 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Dec 2021 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue | D26 |
| Oct 2022 | Nijat Abasov | 2,646 | Titled Tue Early | E12 |
| Aug 2024 | Nikolas Theodorou | 2,619 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A20 |
| Sep 2021 | Sergei Azarov | 2,603 | Speed Chess GP2 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 501 | 266 | 2,343 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,374 |
| Speed Chess GP2 | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,379 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Speed Chess GP3 | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,318 |
| Karaganda Mayor's Cup | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,387 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Maksimenko's chess games?
610 games by Viktor Maksimenko, from Nov 2012 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 Viktor Maksimenko has played.
What does Viktor Maksimenko play on the first move as White?
Across 303 games with White in our database, Viktor Maksimenko opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Maksimenko answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Viktor Maksimenko play as White?
As White, Viktor Maksimenko's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (35 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 303 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Maksimenko play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Maksimenko most often plays: Catalan (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is Viktor Maksimenko's FIDE rating?
Viktor Maksimenko is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Viktor Maksimenko played?
Our database contains 610 games by Viktor Maksimenko, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 284 wins, 77 draws, 249 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Maksimenko?
610 games by Viktor Maksimenko 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.