Prepare against M S Midilesh
India · World #11,786 classical · FIDE ID 46626492
When preparing against M S Midilesh, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by M S Midilesh, covering Jul 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find M S Midilesh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M S Midilesh 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 | 2,145 | 2,202 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,944 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 1,988 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 38.6% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 1,422 rated games against 1,222 different opponents, across 161 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 990 | 511 | 154 | 325 | 51.6% | 1,505 | 1,544 | 16 |
| Rapid | 59 | 35 | 4 | 20 | 59.3% | 1,398 | 1,438 | 9 |
| Blitz | 61 | 33 | 1 | 27 | 54.1% | 1,626 | 1,600 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 513 | 119 | 94 | 300 | 23.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 630 | 416 | 109 | 105 | 66.0% |
Wins over titled players: 12 vs IM · 26 vs FM · 19 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM · 8 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 156 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 1,949 | 2,064 |
| 2025 | 142 | 64 | 38 | 40 | 1,995 | 2,048 |
| 2024 | 78 | 45 | 16 | 17 | 1,823 | 1,967 |
| 2023 | 127 | 68 | 22 | 37 | 1,528 | 1,616 |
| 2022 | 197 | 113 | 19 | 65 | 1,459 | 1,535 |
| 2021 | 22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 1,362 | 1,502 |
| 2020 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 1,724 | 1,745 |
| 2019 | 233 | 123 | 40 | 70 | 1,514 | 1,576 |
| 2018 | 179 | 91 | 24 | 64 | 1,438 | 1,446 |
| 2017 | 131 | 65 | 21 | 45 | 1,376 | 1,264 |
| 2016 | 145 | 68 | 18 | 59 | 1,324 | 1,223 |
| 2015 | 66 | 32 | 4 | 30 | 1,186 | 1,136 |
| 2014 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 1,205 | 805 |
Where M S Midilesh has played
India (144) · Spain (6) · Serbia (4) · Mongolia (3) · Romania (2) · Georgia (1) · Sweden (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M S Midilesh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M S Midilesh's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 64.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 28.0% | 85.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Midilesh usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Midilesh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Midilesh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 85.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Midilesh usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Midilesh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Midilesh usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
M S Midilesh's chess games
All 44 games by M S Midilesh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Nikola Konjevic | 2,212 | Serbia Open | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Timur Balmagambetov | 2,195 | Serbia Open 2026 | B47 |
| Jul 2026 | Lala Huseynova | 2,166 | Serbia Open 2026 | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Vladica Andrejic | 2,148 | Serbia Open 2026 | D00 |
| Jul 2025 | Konstantinos Mihopoulos | 2,080 | Serbia Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,454 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,225 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,140 |
| Gran Hotel Bali Open A | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,213 |
| 48th Badalona Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,087 |
| 12th Chennai Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 2,192 |
| 15th Chennai Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,974 |
Interactive opening tree from all 44 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M S Midilesh's chess games?
44 games by M S Midilesh, from Jul 2015 to Oct 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 S Midilesh has played.
What does M S Midilesh play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, M S Midilesh opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M S Midilesh answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does M S Midilesh play as White?
As White, M S Midilesh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M S Midilesh play as Black?
As Black, M S Midilesh most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is M S Midilesh's FIDE rating?
M S Midilesh is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jan 2026).
How many games has M S Midilesh played?
Our database contains 44 games by M S Midilesh, covering Jul 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against M S Midilesh?
44 games by M S Midilesh 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.