Prepare against Michael Kopylov
IM · Ukraine · World #2,960 classical · FIDE ID 14105080
When preparing against Michael Kopylov, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,536 games by Michael Kopylov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kopylov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kopylov 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 | 2,340 | 2,479 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,421 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,371 | 2,426 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,536 | 671 | 493 | 372 | 43.7% |
| As White | 775 | 371 | 255 | 149 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 761 | 300 | 238 | 223 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kopylov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kopylov's side.
First moves as White (775 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 679 | 87.6% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 51 | 6.6% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 4.5% | 67.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.0% | 81.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues g3 (79.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 169 | 46.3% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 82 | 22.5% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 62 | 17.0% | 65.3% |
| e6 | 31 | 8.5% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 9 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.4% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 168 | 71.2% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 38 | 16.1% | 40.8% |
| f5 | 18 | 7.6% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 3.8% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Michael Kopylov's chess games
All 1,536 games by Michael Kopylov 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: 671 wins, 493 draws, 372 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 190 | 82/71/37 | 43.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 89 | 43/28/18 | 48.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 73 | 41/26/6 | 56.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 64 | 35/16/13 | 54.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 50 | 25/11/14 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 28 | 16/8/4 | 57.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 168 | 83/40/45 | 49.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 86 | 38/25/23 | 44.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 56 | 28/14/14 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 17/9/11 | 45.9% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 36 | 18/8/10 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 31 | 12/10/9 | 38.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Nijat Abasov | 2,664 | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | E04 |
| May 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,660 | ch-GER Blitz | A59 |
| May 2021 | Thore Perske | 2,653 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B02 |
| Oct 2012 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,633 | Bundesliga 2012-13 | A32 |
| May 2020 | Emilio Cordova | 2,592 | Titled Tue | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 121 | 55.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 87 | 42 | 2,365 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2014 | 50 | 39.5 | 2,426 |
| ch-Hamburg int | 2004 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,401 |
| Hamburg HSK IM | 2022 | 29 | 17 | 2,395 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 20 | 13 | 2,014 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,379 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hannes Langrock (13 games) · Daniel Kopylov (12 games) · Rasmus Svane (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kopylov's chess games?
1,536 games by Michael Kopylov, 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 Michael Kopylov has played.
What does Michael Kopylov play on the first move as White?
Across 775 games with White in our database, Michael Kopylov opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kopylov answers 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Kopylov play as White?
As White, Michael Kopylov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (190 games, 43.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (89 games, 48.3% win rate); Indian Defense (73 games, 56.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 775 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kopylov play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kopylov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (168 games, 49.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (86 games, 44.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (56 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 761 games.
What is Michael Kopylov's FIDE rating?
Michael Kopylov is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,371 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,479 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Michael Kopylov played?
Our database contains 1,536 games by Michael Kopylov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 671 wins, 493 draws, 372 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kopylov?
1,536 games by Michael Kopylov 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.