Prepare against Alexander Mikhalevski
IM · Israel · World #1,492 classical · FIDE ID 2801728
When preparing against Alexander Mikhalevski, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 459 games by Alexander Mikhalevski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Mikhalevski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Mikhalevski 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 | 2,411 | 2,455 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,417 | 2,429 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 459 | 162 | 178 | 119 | 35.3% |
| As White | 236 | 95 | 92 | 49 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 223 | 67 | 86 | 70 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Mikhalevski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Mikhalevski's side.
First moves as White (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 230 | 97.5% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Mikhalevski usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mikhalevski usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Mikhalevski usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (80% of these games) — Mikhalevski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Mikhalevski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 84 | 97.7% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 73 | 78.5% | 45.9% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 21.5% | 45.0% |
Alexander Mikhalevski's chess games
All 459 games by Alexander Mikhalevski 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: 162 wins, 178 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 15/17/8 | 37.5% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 27 | 16/7/4 | 59.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 36 | 10/14/12 | 27.8% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 31 | 10/13/8 | 32.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 8/12/10 | 26.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Boris Avrukh | 2,656 | chT-ISR | E04 |
| Jan 1996 | Leonid Yudasin | 2,635 | Beersheba | A71 |
| Jan 1998 | Vadim Milov | 2,635 | chT-ISR | E71 |
| Jan 1998 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,595 | chT-ISR | C77 |
| Mar 2000 | Leonid D Gofshtein | 2,580 | Tel Aviv int | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 71 | 33 | 2,406 |
| ch-ISR | 1996 | 30 | 15 | 2,420 |
| Beersheba | 1996 | 30 | 15 | 2,500 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1999 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,511 |
| Tel Aviv | 2002 | 20 | 9 | 2,410 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-A | 1997 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,471 |
| Beersheba-B | 1992 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,406 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1995 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Mikhalevski's chess games?
459 games by Alexander Mikhalevski, 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 Alexander Mikhalevski has played.
What does Alexander Mikhalevski play on the first move as White?
Across 236 games with White in our database, Alexander Mikhalevski opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Mikhalevski answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Alexander Mikhalevski play as White?
As White, Alexander Mikhalevski's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Catalan (27 games, 59.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 236 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Mikhalevski play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Mikhalevski most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Alexander Mikhalevski's FIDE rating?
Alexander Mikhalevski is currently rated 2,411 in classical chess, 2,417 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Alexander Mikhalevski played?
Our database contains 459 games by Alexander Mikhalevski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 178 draws, 119 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Mikhalevski?
459 games by Alexander Mikhalevski 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.