Prepare against Michail Fistoul
DEU · World #55,614 classical · FIDE ID 24662976
When preparing against Michail Fistoul, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Michail Fistoul, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michail Fistoul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michail Fistoul 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 | 2,004 | 2,087 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,064 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 42.2% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michail Fistoul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michail Fistoul's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 60.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fistoul usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fistoul usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Fistoul usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Michail Fistoul's chess games
All 45 games by Michail Fistoul in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Ulf Dewenter | 2,175 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | D34 |
| Jul 2012 | Martin Fenner | 2,003 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E24 |
| Nov 2010 | Thomas Traunecker | 1,998 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | D93 |
| Dec 2016 | Christian Gunkel | 1,971 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1617 | D36 |
| May 2012 | Klaus Busche | 1,970 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,975 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,832 |
| 2nd Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,017 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,813 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1617 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,914 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | 2011 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,177 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2012 | 2 | 2 | 2,245 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michail Fistoul's chess games?
45 games by Michail Fistoul, from Sep 2010 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 Michail Fistoul has played.
What does Michail Fistoul play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Michail Fistoul opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michail Fistoul answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michail Fistoul play as White?
As White, Michail Fistoul's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michail Fistoul play as Black?
As Black, Michail Fistoul most often plays: French Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Michail Fistoul's FIDE rating?
Michail Fistoul is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Michail Fistoul played?
Our database contains 45 games by Michail Fistoul, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michail Fistoul?
45 games by Michail Fistoul 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.