Prepare against M K A Russell
LKA · World #8,526 classical · FIDE ID 9900500
Our database contains 85 games by M K A Russell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find M K A Russell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M K A Russell 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 | 2,195 | 2,274 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,132 | 2,178 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,178 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 25 | 21 | 39 | 29.4% |
| As White | 40 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M K A Russell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M K A Russell's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 70.0% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 27.5% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Russell usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Russell usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Russell usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Russell usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Russell usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Russell usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 47.1% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 63.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
M K A Russell's chess games
All 85 games by M K A Russell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 25 wins, 21 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Ben Hague | 2,322 | ch-NZL 120th | D10 |
| Oct 2013 | Zuhao Luke Li | 2,318 | George Trundle IM | E55 |
| Oct 2013 | Paul Anthony Garbett | 2,228 | George Trundle IM | D23 |
| May 2006 | Khalid Al Harazy | 2,213 | Olympiad-37 | D38 |
| May 2006 | Samir Nadir | 2,180 | Olympiad-37 | B98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| ch-NZL 120th | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,155 |
| Dhaka zt 3.2 | 2007 | 11 | 2 | 2,174 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,245 |
| 26th ch-Asia U20 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,001 |
| George Trundle IM | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,325 |
| chT-Asia 15th | 2008 | 7 | 1 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M K A Russell's chess games?
85 games by M K A Russell, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 M K A Russell has played.
What does M K A Russell play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, M K A Russell opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M K A Russell answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games).
What openings does M K A Russell play as White?
As White, M K A Russell's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M K A Russell play as Black?
As Black, M K A Russell most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is M K A Russell's FIDE rating?
M K A Russell is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,132 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Jan 2013).
How many games has M K A Russell played?
Our database contains 85 games by M K A Russell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 21 draws, 39 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against M K A Russell?
85 games by M K A Russell 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.