Prepare against Daniil Mihalev
BGR · World #68,334 classical · FIDE ID 2918935
When preparing against Daniil Mihalev, expect 1.Nf3 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (33%).
Our database contains 103 games by Daniil Mihalev, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniil Mihalev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniil Mihalev 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 | 1,827 | 1,839 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,892 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 43 | 16 | 44 | 41.7% |
| As White | 53 | 20 | 10 | 23 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 50 | 23 | 6 | 21 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniil Mihalev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniil Mihalev's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 43.4% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 28.3% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 20.8% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 54.3% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Mihalev usually continues b3 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Mihalev usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mihalev usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mihalev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Mihalev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mihalev usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 40.6% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 31.3% | 85.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 15.6% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Daniil Mihalev's chess games
All 103 games by Daniil Mihalev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 43 wins, 16 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Georgi Angelov | 2,128 | 160th Sofia MGU Open | A06 |
| Mar 2018 | Alexander Kurtenkov | 2,118 | Sofia MGU Blitz 22nd | E61 |
| Nov 2016 | Dragan Bozilov | 2,084 | Sofia MGU Open 174th | A34 |
| Nov 2015 | Martin Metev | 2,003 | 156th Sofia MGU Open | B45 |
| Oct 2016 | Boyan Ruschukov | 1,911 | Sofia MGU Open 173rd | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia MGU Blitz 22nd | 2018 | 12 | 8 | 1,903 |
| 23rd Sofia MGU Blitz | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,545 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,670 |
| 192nd Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,822 |
| Sofia MGU Open 173rd | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,761 |
| 187th Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,613 |
| 175th Sofia MGU Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,721 |
| 169th Sofia MGU Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniil Mihalev's chess games?
103 games by Daniil Mihalev, from May 2013 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 Daniil Mihalev has played.
What does Daniil Mihalev play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Daniil Mihalev opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniil Mihalev answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Daniil Mihalev play as White?
As White, Daniil Mihalev's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniil Mihalev play as Black?
As Black, Daniil Mihalev most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Daniil Mihalev's FIDE rating?
Daniil Mihalev is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (May 2024).
How many games has Daniil Mihalev played?
Our database contains 103 games by Daniil Mihalev, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 16 draws, 44 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniil Mihalev?
103 games by Daniil Mihalev 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.