Prepare against Michael Prusikin
GM · DEU · World #707 classical · FIDE ID 4642325
When preparing against Michael Prusikin, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense as Black, 8.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,312 games by Michael Prusikin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Prusikin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Prusikin 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 | 2,484 | 2,571 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,458 | 2,518 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,538 | 2,538 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,312 | 547 | 573 | 192 | 41.7% |
| As White | 680 | 331 | 284 | 65 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 632 | 216 | 289 | 127 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Prusikin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Prusikin's side.
First moves as White (680 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 461 | 67.8% | 70.4% |
| e4 | 113 | 16.6% | 66.8% |
| Nf3 | 83 | 12.2% | 68.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 2.1% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.2% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 70.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Prusikin usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Prusikin usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Prusikin usually continues c4 (73.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Prusikin usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Prusikin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Prusikin usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 98 | 33.6% | 56.1% |
| c5 | 95 | 32.5% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 62 | 21.2% | 57.3% |
| c6 | 29 | 9.9% | 74.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 155 | 72.1% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 47 | 21.9% | 43.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.9% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Michael Prusikin's chess games
All 1,312 games by Michael Prusikin 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: 547 wins, 573 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 93 | 50/38/5 | 53.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 69 | 26/33/10 | 37.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 43 | 21/11/11 | 48.8% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 9/13/5 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 8/18/0 | 30.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 16/9/1 | 61.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 7/13/0 | 35.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 70 | 24/24/22 | 34.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 53 | 8/33/12 | 15.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 42 | 14/15/13 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 8/16/6 | 26.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 5/19/3 | 18.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 26 | 7/13/6 | 26.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 6/10/9 | 24.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 23 | 2/17/4 | 8.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | David W L Howell | 2,701 | Bundesliga 1920 | D40 |
| Apr 2007 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,686 | 8th ch-EU | C10 |
| Dec 2012 | Igor Khenkin | 2,655 | Bundesliga 2012-13 | D38 |
| Feb 2009 | Daniel Fridman | 2,650 | 80th ch-GER | E68 |
| Jun 2005 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,638 | 6th ch-EU | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 167 | 96 | 2,562 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,437 |
| Bundesliga 2018-19 | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 2,547 |
| Bundesliga 2006-07 | 2007 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,505 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2003 | 13 | 9 | 2,593 |
| Bundesliga 1920 | 2021 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,682 |
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 12 | 7 | 2,597 |
| Hans & Lenze | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,532 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Christian Bauer (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Prusikin's chess games?
1,312 games by Michael Prusikin, 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 Prusikin has played.
What does Michael Prusikin play on the first move as White?
Across 680 games with White in our database, Michael Prusikin opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Prusikin answers 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Prusikin play as White?
As White, Michael Prusikin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (93 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (69 games, 37.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (43 games, 48.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 680 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Prusikin play as Black?
As Black, Michael Prusikin most often plays: Sicilian (70 games, 34.3% win rate); Indian Defense (53 games, 15.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (42 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 632 games.
What is Michael Prusikin's FIDE rating?
Michael Prusikin is currently rated 2,484 in classical chess, 2,458 in rapid and 2,538 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,571 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Michael Prusikin played?
Our database contains 1,312 games by Michael Prusikin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 547 wins, 573 draws, 192 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Prusikin?
1,312 games by Michael Prusikin 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.