Prepare against Michael Moskalenko
DEU · World #75,705 classical · FIDE ID 34608877
When preparing against Michael Moskalenko, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 56 games by Michael Moskalenko, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Moskalenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Moskalenko 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 | 1,803 | 1,825 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,794 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 24 | 9 | 23 | 42.9% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Moskalenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Moskalenko's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.4% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 38.1% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Michael Moskalenko's chess games
All 56 games by Michael Moskalenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 24 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Thomas Schiller | 1,869 | Itzehoe Open | B22 |
| Apr 2026 | Theodor Lanert | 1,759 | LJEM SH 2026 - U14 | B45 |
| Apr 2026 | Paul Matti Kutz | 1,737 | LJEM SH 2026 - U14 | B40 |
| Apr 2026 | Levi Adrian Rusch | 1,683 | LJEM SH 2026 - U14 | D09 |
| Jun 2022 | Khoi Nguyen Vu | 1,627 | ch-GER U10 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 33 | 16 | 1,338 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,550 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,942 |
| LJEM SH 2026 - U14 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Moskalenko's chess games?
56 games by Michael Moskalenko, from Jul 2022 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 Moskalenko has played.
What does Michael Moskalenko play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Michael Moskalenko opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Moskalenko answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Michael Moskalenko play as White?
As White, Michael Moskalenko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Moskalenko play as Black?
As Black, Michael Moskalenko most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Michael Moskalenko's FIDE rating?
Michael Moskalenko is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Michael Moskalenko played?
Our database contains 56 games by Michael Moskalenko, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Moskalenko?
56 games by Michael Moskalenko 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.