Prepare against Michail Kusner
Lithuania · World #134,215 classical · FIDE ID 12807176
When preparing against Michail Kusner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (70%).
Our database contains 60 games by Michail Kusner, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michail Kusner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michail Kusner 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 | 1,635 | 1,908 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,844 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,846 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 24 | 3 | 33 | 40.0% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michail Kusner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michail Kusner's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 46.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kusner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kusner usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kusner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 83.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Michail Kusner's chess games
All 60 games by Michail Kusner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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, 3 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Robertas Velioniskis | 1,957 | ch-LTU sf | A94 |
| Feb 2011 | Vasilijus Ciornas | 1,912 | chT2-LTU 1011 | B33 |
| Nov 2009 | Vladas Lukjanovas | 1,893 | chT2-LTU | B01 |
| Mar 2019 | Tomas Povilaitis | 1,864 | ch-LTU | B34 |
| Jul 2018 | Paulius Meskenas | 1,857 | 38th Plunge Open A | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2023 | 25 | 12 | 1,689 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 1,692 |
| 38th Plunge Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| ch-Taujenai rapid | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,626 |
| chT2-LTU | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,759 |
| chT2-LTU 1011 | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2,312 |
| Vilnius Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michail Kusner's chess games?
60 games by Michail Kusner, from Jul 2015 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 Michail Kusner has played.
What does Michail Kusner play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Michail Kusner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michail Kusner answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Michail Kusner play as White?
As White, Michail Kusner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michail Kusner play as Black?
As Black, Michail Kusner most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Michail Kusner's FIDE rating?
Michail Kusner is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Michail Kusner played?
Our database contains 60 games by Michail Kusner, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 3 draws, 33 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michail Kusner?
60 games by Michail Kusner 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.