Prepare against Galina Mikheeva
FM · FIDE · World #9,587 classical · FIDE ID 44108320
When preparing against Galina Mikheeva, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 665 games by Galina Mikheeva, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Galina Mikheeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Galina Mikheeva 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 | 2,177 | 2,252 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,158 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,105 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 665 | 242 | 154 | 269 | 36.4% |
| As White | 338 | 129 | 81 | 128 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 327 | 113 | 73 | 141 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Galina Mikheeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Galina Mikheeva's side.
First moves as White (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 313 | 92.6% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 4.1% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.3% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mikheeva usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mikheeva usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Mikheeva usually continues d4 (33.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Mikheeva usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Mikheeva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 168 | 99.4% | 51.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 47.8% | 39.8% |
| d5 | 50 | 44.2% | 43.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 8.0% | 22.2% |
Galina Mikheeva's chess games
All 665 games by Galina Mikheeva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 242 wins, 154 draws, 269 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 64 | 23/12/29 | 35.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 10/13/17 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 41 | 10/8/23 | 24.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 10/7/15 | 31.3% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 27 | 7/6/14 | 25.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 0/6/7 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Chen Zhu | 2,423 | World Rapid Women 2025 | B12 |
| Feb 2025 | Mikhail Nigametzianov | 2,399 | Fantastico GM mix 2 | C46 |
| Oct 2022 | Leya Garifullina | 2,367 | ch-RUS Rapid w | B51 |
| May 2025 | Meruert Kamalidenova | 2,345 | Asian Individual w | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Kaliakhmet,Elnaz | 2,314 | Asian Individual Women | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 62 | 18.5 | 2,027 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2025 | 21 | 15 | 2,217 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,519 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,411 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,916 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,050 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP w | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| RUS GP Top 28 Rapid w | 2022 | 13 | 3 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Galina Mikheeva's chess games?
665 games by Galina Mikheeva, from Oct 2014 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 Galina Mikheeva has played.
What does Galina Mikheeva play on the first move as White?
Across 338 games with White in our database, Galina Mikheeva opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Galina Mikheeva answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Galina Mikheeva play as White?
As White, Galina Mikheeva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (64 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 338 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Galina Mikheeva play as Black?
As Black, Galina Mikheeva most often plays: Indian Defense (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Catalan (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (27 games, 25.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Galina Mikheeva's FIDE rating?
Galina Mikheeva is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Galina Mikheeva played?
Our database contains 665 games by Galina Mikheeva, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 154 draws, 269 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Galina Mikheeva?
665 games by Galina Mikheeva 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.