Prepare against Irina Mikhailova
WGM · Russia · World #10,275 classical · FIDE ID 4109040
When preparing against Irina Mikhailova, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 19.7% over 66 games.
Our database contains 1,392 games by Irina Mikhailova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Irina Mikhailova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irina Mikhailova 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 | 2,166 | 2,313 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,288 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,288 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,392 | 423 | 234 | 735 | 30.4% |
| As White | 673 | 233 | 131 | 309 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 719 | 190 | 103 | 426 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irina Mikhailova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irina Mikhailova's side.
First moves as White (665 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 572 | 86.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 12.9% | 46.5% |
| d3 | 4 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Mikhailova usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mikhailova usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mikhailova usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mikhailova usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mikhailova usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Mikhailova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (325 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 313 | 96.3% | 37.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.2% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 232 | 95.1% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Irina Mikhailova's chess games
All 1,392 games by Irina Mikhailova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 423 wins, 234 draws, 735 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 122 | 38/21/63 | 31.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 89 | 28/17/44 | 31.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 87 | 34/15/38 | 39.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 75 | 32/12/31 | 42.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 53 | 19/13/21 | 35.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 41 | 13/19/9 | 31.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 39 | 15/8/16 | 38.5% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 168 | 51/29/88 | 30.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 99 | 21/22/56 | 21.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 76 | 21/8/47 | 27.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 66 | 13/10/43 | 19.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 13/2/22 | 35.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 34 | 8/4/22 | 23.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 5/3/13 | 23.8% |
| A45 | London System | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Mikhail Kazakov | 2,513 | Titled Tue Early | D58 |
| Aug 2023 | Axel Delorme | 2,495 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| May 2025 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | E94 |
| Aug 2026 | Sai,KG | 2,461 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | A04 |
| May 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,456 | Swiss Queens Wed #17 | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 777 | 286 | 2,092 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 132 | 39.5 | 2,038 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 34 | 13 | 1,997 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,107 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,022 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,057 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,931 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #25 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irina Mikhailova's chess games?
1,392 games by Irina Mikhailova, from Apr 2003 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 Irina Mikhailova has played.
What does Irina Mikhailova play on the first move as White?
Across 665 games with White in our database, Irina Mikhailova opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irina Mikhailova answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Irina Mikhailova play as White?
As White, Irina Mikhailova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (122 games, 31.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (89 games, 31.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (87 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 673 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irina Mikhailova play as Black?
As Black, Irina Mikhailova most often plays: Sicilian (168 games, 30.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (99 games, 21.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (76 games, 27.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 719 games.
What is Irina Mikhailova's FIDE rating?
Irina Mikhailova is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Irina Mikhailova played?
Our database contains 1,392 games by Irina Mikhailova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 423 wins, 234 draws, 735 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irina Mikhailova?
1,392 games by Irina Mikhailova 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.