Prepare against Edouard Minikh
Italy · World #27,303 classical · FIDE ID 812315
Our database contains 38 games by Edouard Minikh, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edouard Minikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edouard Minikh 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 | 2,002 | 2,103 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,096 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,053 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 52.6% |
| As White | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edouard Minikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edouard Minikh's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 78.9% | 73.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 73.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Minikh usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Minikh usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Minikh usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Minikh usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Minikh usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 55.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Edouard Minikh's chess games
All 38 games by Edouard Minikh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Pietro Rotelli | 1,970 | Bisaccia Open | D52 |
| Apr 2011 | Daniela Movileanu | 1,940 | Rome Accademia Primavera Open | A21 |
| May 2010 | Giovanni Rossetti | 1,903 | 2nd Bisaccia Open | B07 |
| May 2009 | Fausto Franciosi | 1,903 | Bisaccia Open | E81 |
| Apr 2011 | Paolo Carola | 1,882 | Rome Accademia Primavera Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Rome Nobile Memorial | 2011 | 6 | 5 | 2,031 |
| 2nd Bisaccia Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| Donoratico Open A | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,072 |
| Rome Accademia Primavera Open | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 2,066 |
| Bisaccia Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,136 |
| Rome Accademia Inverno Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,964 |
| 2nd Rome Capablanca Open | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,962 |
| Olomouc Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edouard Minikh's chess games?
38 games by Edouard Minikh, from Apr 2004 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 Edouard Minikh has played.
What does Edouard Minikh play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Edouard Minikh opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edouard Minikh answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Edouard Minikh play as White?
As White, Edouard Minikh's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edouard Minikh play as Black?
As Black, Edouard Minikh most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Edouard Minikh's FIDE rating?
Edouard Minikh is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Edouard Minikh played?
Our database contains 38 games by Edouard Minikh, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edouard Minikh?
38 games by Edouard Minikh 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.