Prepare against Filip Mihov
North Macedonia · World #6,419 classical · FIDE ID 15003892
Our database contains 331 games by Filip Mihov, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Filip Mihov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filip Mihov 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 | 2,237 | 2,286 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,301 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,226 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 138 | 88 | 105 | 41.7% |
| As White | 159 | 66 | 48 | 45 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 172 | 72 | 40 | 60 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filip Mihov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filip Mihov's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 58.5% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 20.8% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 25 | 15.7% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.0% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mihov usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mihov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Mihov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Mihov usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mihov usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Mihov usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 80.2% | 53.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 10.4% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 8.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 43.8% | 73.8% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 35.4% | 44.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.6% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.3% | 83.3% |
Filip Mihov's chess games
All 331 games by Filip Mihov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Aug 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: 138 wins, 88 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 11/6/11 | 39.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Zoran Arsovic | 2,422 | 20th EU-ch | E29 |
| Dec 2019 | Nikola Radovanovic | 2,400 | Kragujevac Three Kings | C18 |
| Jul 2022 | Shete Sammed Jaykumar | 2,400 | Novi Sad Serbia Open A | E62 |
| Nov 2016 | Lazar Nestorovic | 2,390 | Novi Sad Serbian Open | E40 |
| Mar 2022 | Artem Lutsko | 2,390 | 22nd ch-EU | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 36 | 25 | 2,226 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 19 | 7 | 1,941 |
| ch-FRM U18 | 2018 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,127 |
| ch-Tianjin Prestigious Univ | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,061 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,252 |
| ch-FRM | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 24th ch-FRM Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filip Mihov's chess games?
331 games by Filip Mihov, from Feb 2013 to Aug 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 Filip Mihov has played.
What does Filip Mihov play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Filip Mihov opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Mihov answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Filip Mihov play as White?
As White, Filip Mihov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filip Mihov play as Black?
As Black, Filip Mihov most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 39.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Filip Mihov's FIDE rating?
Filip Mihov is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Filip Mihov played?
Our database contains 331 games by Filip Mihov, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 88 draws, 105 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Mihov?
331 games by Filip Mihov 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.