Prepare against Lubomir Mikhaletz
GM · Ukraine · World #8,746 classical · FIDE ID 14102340
Our database contains 711 games by Lubomir Mikhaletz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lubomir Mikhaletz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubomir Mikhaletz 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 | 2,191 | 2,489 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,460 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,439 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 711 | 311 | 207 | 193 | 43.7% |
| As White | 361 | 167 | 102 | 92 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 350 | 144 | 105 | 101 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lubomir Mikhaletz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lubomir Mikhaletz's side.
First moves as White (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 217 | 60.1% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 84 | 23.3% | 49.4% |
| Nc3 | 29 | 8.0% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.8% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mikhaletz usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mikhaletz usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mikhaletz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mikhaletz usually continues Bg5 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mikhaletz usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Mikhaletz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 56.3% | 52.5% |
| Nc6 | 58 | 33.0% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 77 | 62.1% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 34 | 27.4% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 8.9% | 68.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Lubomir Mikhaletz's chess games
All 711 games by Lubomir Mikhaletz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 311 wins, 207 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 25/11/7 | 58.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 31 | 13/10/8 | 41.9% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C22 | Center Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 55 | 28/11/16 | 50.9% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 38 | 17/10/11 | 44.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/15/7 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,588 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | B07 |
| Jun 2000 | Georgy Timoshenko | 2,584 | Ordzhonikidze zt 1.9 | B81 |
| Sep 2001 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,581 | ch-UKR | A00 |
| Jul 2004 | Lukasz Cyborowski | 2,576 | Poznan Open A | A45 |
| Jan 2000 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,565 | Swidnica Open A | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiev Blitz Marathon | 2023 | 49 | 34 | 2,212 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | 2018 | 30 | 11 | 2,276 |
| Yalta Open | 1996 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,529 |
| 4th Alushta Autumn | 2013 | 14 | 4 | 2,241 |
| Evpatoria | 2007 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,443 |
| Khmelnitsky Podillya | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 2,413 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 1998 | 13 | 8 | 2,502 |
| Lvov CC | 1997 | 13 | 11 | 2,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubomir Mikhaletz's chess games?
711 games by Lubomir Mikhaletz, from Apr 2003 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 Lubomir Mikhaletz has played.
What does Lubomir Mikhaletz play on the first move as White?
Across 361 games with White in our database, Lubomir Mikhaletz opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nc3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubomir Mikhaletz answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nc6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Lubomir Mikhaletz play as White?
As White, Lubomir Mikhaletz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 58.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 361 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubomir Mikhaletz play as Black?
As Black, Lubomir Mikhaletz most often plays: Rat Defense (55 games, 50.9% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 350 games.
What is Lubomir Mikhaletz's FIDE rating?
Lubomir Mikhaletz is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,489 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Lubomir Mikhaletz played?
Our database contains 711 games by Lubomir Mikhaletz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 311 wins, 207 draws, 193 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubomir Mikhaletz?
711 games by Lubomir Mikhaletz 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.