Prepare against Mikhail Gusev
FM · Serbia · World #7,668 classical · FIDE ID 34270140
Our database contains 601 games by Mikhail Gusev, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Gusev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Gusev 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 | 2,212 | 2,384 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,358 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,280 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 601 | 176 | 153 | 272 | 29.3% |
| As White | 297 | 92 | 85 | 120 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 304 | 84 | 68 | 152 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Gusev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Gusev's side.
First moves as White (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 149 | 50.2% | 42.6% |
| e4 | 115 | 38.7% | 46.1% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 6 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gusev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gusev usually continues c4 (31.6% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Gusev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gusev usually continues Nf3 (38.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gusev usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Gusev usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 49.7% | 39.9% |
| c5 | 58 | 38.9% | 44.8% |
| e5 | 13 | 8.7% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 92.6% | 35.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Mikhail Gusev's chess games
All 601 games by Mikhail Gusev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 176 wins, 153 draws, 272 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 1/3/16 | 5.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/7/15 | 35.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 6/5/16 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 5/4/14 | 21.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | C02 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Kovchan | 2,456 | Fantastico GM mix 2 | A47 |
| May 2025 | M Pap | 2,449 | ch-SRB Semi-Final | C77 |
| Jun 2026 | Kundianok,Vladislav | 2,431 | Belgrade GM Swiss 2026 | E15 |
| Oct 2023 | Olexiy Bilych | 2,425 | Wch U20 Blitz | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 201 | 88.5 | 2,155 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 20 | 11 | 2,192 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2024 | 14 | 6 | 2,140 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 1,986 |
| Wch U20 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| Wch U20 Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,143 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,300 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Gusev's chess games?
601 games by Mikhail Gusev, from Sep 2017 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 Mikhail Gusev has played.
What does Mikhail Gusev play on the first move as White?
Across 297 games with White in our database, Mikhail Gusev opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Gusev answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Gusev play as White?
As White, Mikhail Gusev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 5.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 297 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Gusev play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Gusev most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (23 games, 21.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 304 games.
What is Mikhail Gusev's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Gusev is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Mikhail Gusev played?
Our database contains 601 games by Mikhail Gusev, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 153 draws, 272 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Gusev?
601 games by Mikhail Gusev 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.