Prepare against Michael Deleva
FM · France · World #7,064 classical · FIDE ID 622753
Our database contains 112 games by Michael Deleva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Deleva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Deleva 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 | 2,223 | 2,370 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,315 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,290 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 34 | 26 | 52 | 30.4% |
| As White | 57 | 17 | 14 | 26 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 17 | 12 | 26 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Deleva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Deleva's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 77.2% | 42.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 17.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Deleva usually continues c4 (37.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Deleva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Deleva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Deleva usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Deleva usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Deleva usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 40.0% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 20.0% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Michael Deleva's chess games
All 112 games by Michael Deleva 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: 34 wins, 26 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Yannick Gozzoli | 2,543 | 12th ch-EU | D43 |
| Oct 2013 | Axel Rombaldoni | 2,530 | Cap d'Agde CCAS Open | C41 |
| Mar 2011 | Andrey Gutov | 2,445 | 12th ch-EU | D45 |
| Apr 2001 | Arnaud Rainfray | 2,390 | ch-FRA U18 | B13 |
| Oct 2013 | Pauline Guichard | 2,374 | Cap d'Agde CCAS Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2005 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,363 |
| Cap d'Agde CCAS Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,479 |
| 1st Grenoble Masters | 2002 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,050 |
| 4th Vaujany Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| 3rd Vaujany Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,053 |
| La Rosiere Open | 2013 | 7 | 6 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Deleva's chess games?
112 games by Michael Deleva, 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 Michael Deleva has played.
What does Michael Deleva play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Michael Deleva opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Deleva answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Deleva play as White?
As White, Michael Deleva's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Deleva play as Black?
As Black, Michael Deleva most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Michael Deleva's FIDE rating?
Michael Deleva is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Michael Deleva played?
Our database contains 112 games by Michael Deleva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 26 draws, 52 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Deleva?
112 games by Michael Deleva 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.