Prepare against Dmitriy Mochalov
FIDE · World #9,367 classical · FIDE ID 44179634
When preparing against Dmitriy Mochalov, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 72 games by Dmitriy Mochalov, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dmitriy Mochalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitriy Mochalov 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 | 2,181 | 2,215 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,337 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,402 | 2,425 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 31.9% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitriy Mochalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitriy Mochalov's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 82.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Mochalov usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mochalov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Mochalov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Mochalov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mochalov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Dmitriy Mochalov's chess games
All 72 games by Dmitriy Mochalov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - Sep 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: 23 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Mikhail Demidov | 2,523 | TCh-RUS Premier 2026 | C00 |
| Oct 2019 | Alexander Gutenev | 2,469 | ch-RUS rapid | C77 |
| Jul 2025 | Semyon Puzyrevsky | 2,292 | 21st Moscow Open A | C46 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexei Kozlov | 2,285 | St.Petersburg Rapid GP | E20 |
| Jul 2025 | Anton Yatzenko | 2,284 | 21st Moscow Open A | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| FIDE WY Rapid U18 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,357 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,304 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,297 |
| TCh-RUS Premier 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,454 |
| Wch U12 rapid | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| St.Petersburg Rapid GP | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitriy Mochalov's chess games?
72 games by Dmitriy Mochalov, from Nov 2015 to Sep 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 Dmitriy Mochalov has played.
What does Dmitriy Mochalov play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Dmitriy Mochalov opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitriy Mochalov answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dmitriy Mochalov play as White?
As White, Dmitriy Mochalov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitriy Mochalov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitriy Mochalov most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Dmitriy Mochalov's FIDE rating?
Dmitriy Mochalov is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid and 2,402 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Dmitriy Mochalov played?
Our database contains 72 games by Dmitriy Mochalov, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitriy Mochalov?
72 games by Dmitriy Mochalov 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.