Prepare against Alexander Mikhnenko
CM · Russia · World #14,490 classical · FIDE ID 34143014
Our database contains 411 games by Alexander Mikhnenko, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Mikhnenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Mikhnenko 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 | 2,111 | 2,255 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,132 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,185 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 411 | 133 | 59 | 219 | 32.4% |
| As White | 202 | 72 | 28 | 102 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 209 | 61 | 31 | 117 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Mikhnenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Mikhnenko's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 54.5% | 37.7% |
| d4 | 67 | 33.2% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 10.4% | 47.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 37.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mikhnenko usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mikhnenko usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mikhnenko usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Mikhnenko usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Mikhnenko usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mikhnenko usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 65.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 29 | 27.6% | 34.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 60.9% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 22 | 31.9% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Alexander Mikhnenko's chess games
All 411 games by Alexander Mikhnenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 133 wins, 59 draws, 219 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 11/2/21 | 32.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Marius Manolache | 2,485 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Mar 2022 | Evgeny Sapunov | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Apr 2022 | Antoni Kozak | 2,458 | Titled Tue Late | B86 |
| Aug 2021 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,456 | Titled Tue | E17 |
| Aug 2022 | Alberto Barp | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 253 | 96 | 2,137 |
| 34th Leon Blitz Open | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 2,226 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,028 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,127 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 2 | 1,934 |
| Speed Chess GP3 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,250 |
| 20th Voronezh Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Mikhnenko's chess games?
411 games by Alexander Mikhnenko, from Apr 2015 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 Mikhnenko has played.
What does Alexander Mikhnenko play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Alexander Mikhnenko opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Mikhnenko answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Mikhnenko play as White?
As White, Alexander Mikhnenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Mikhnenko play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Mikhnenko most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Alexander Mikhnenko's FIDE rating?
Alexander Mikhnenko is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Alexander Mikhnenko played?
Our database contains 411 games by Alexander Mikhnenko, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 59 draws, 219 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Mikhnenko?
411 games by Alexander Mikhnenko 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.