Prepare against Mikhail Ulybin
GM · Russia · World #3,073 classical · FIDE ID 4101405
Our database contains 2,342 games by Mikhail Ulybin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Ulybin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Ulybin 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 | 2,335 | 2,587 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,560 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,515 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,342 | 1,032 | 862 | 447 | 44.1% |
| As White | 1,199 | 574 | 427 | 197 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 1,143 | 458 | 435 | 250 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Ulybin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Ulybin's side.
First moves as White (1,199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 633 | 52.8% | 64.7% |
| d4 | 489 | 40.8% | 65.3% |
| c4 | 39 | 3.3% | 78.2% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 2.4% | 75.9% |
| f4 | 4 | 0.3% | 37.5% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Ulybin usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ulybin usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ulybin usually continues d4 (62.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Ulybin usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ulybin usually continues c4 (68.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Ulybin usually continues e4 (81.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (508 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 405 | 79.7% | 59.8% |
| c5 | 97 | 19.1% | 66.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 318 | 78.5% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 61 | 15.1% | 51.6% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Mikhail Ulybin's chess games
All 2,342 games by Mikhail Ulybin 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: 1,032 wins, 862 draws, 447 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 168 | 77/58/33 | 45.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 115 | 56/37/22 | 48.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 66 | 37/17/12 | 56.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 65 | 38/14/13 | 58.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 47 | 23/16/8 | 48.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 45 | 19/22/4 | 42.2% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41 | 14/20/7 | 34.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 15/13/11 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 10/21/1 | 31.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 29 | 15/9/5 | 51.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 209 | 98/68/43 | 46.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 148 | 52/63/33 | 35.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 117 | 40/45/32 | 34.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 67 | 20/31/16 | 29.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 54 | 15/31/8 | 27.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 47 | 14/18/15 | 29.8% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 41 | 15/17/9 | 36.6% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 40 | 13/19/8 | 32.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 18/12/9 | 46.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 39 | 22/12/5 | 56.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1999 | Peter Svidler | 2,713 | Frankfurt Ordix Open | B51 |
| Feb 2012 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,689 | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open A | B00 |
| Sep 2011 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,672 | 1st Alghero Open | E00 |
| Sep 2003 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,672 | 56th ch-RUS | C06 |
| Feb 2003 | Loek Van Wely | 2,668 | Moscow Aeroflot Open A | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2006 | 52 | 32.5 | 2,541 |
| Cheliabinsk | 1993 | 36 | 24 | 2,560 |
| ch-RUS | 1996 | 33 | 20 | 2,625 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1997 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,508 |
| ch-URS U26 | 1990 | 28 | 13 | 2,449 |
| Cheliabinsk-A | 1991 | 28 | 20 | 2,630 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1994 | 26 | 19 | 2,598 |
| Oberwart Open | 2001 | 24 | 19.5 | 2,617 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Evgeny Gleizerov (34 games) · Sergei Tiviakov (12 games) · Vladimir Akopian (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Ulybin's chess games?
2,342 games by Mikhail Ulybin, 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 Mikhail Ulybin has played.
What does Mikhail Ulybin play on the first move as White?
Across 1,199 games with White in our database, Mikhail Ulybin opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Ulybin answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Ulybin play as White?
As White, Mikhail Ulybin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (168 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian (115 games, 48.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (66 games, 56.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Ulybin play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Ulybin most often plays: Horwitz Defense (209 games, 46.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (148 games, 35.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (117 games, 34.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,143 games.
What is Mikhail Ulybin's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Ulybin is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,587 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Mikhail Ulybin played?
Our database contains 2,342 games by Mikhail Ulybin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,032 wins, 862 draws, 447 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Ulybin?
2,342 games by Mikhail Ulybin 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.