Prepare against Michelle Katkov
WFM · Israel · World #13,249 classical · FIDE ID 2816393
Our database contains 333 games by Michelle Katkov, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michelle Katkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michelle Katkov 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 | 2,125 | 2,220 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,119 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,119 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 333 | 98 | 76 | 159 | 29.4% |
| As White | 162 | 49 | 41 | 72 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 171 | 49 | 35 | 87 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michelle Katkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michelle Katkov's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 98.8% | 43.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Katkov usually continues c3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Katkov usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Katkov usually continues d4 (30.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Katkov usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Katkov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 79 | 100.0% | 46.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 98.4% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Michelle Katkov's chess games
All 333 games by Michelle Katkov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 98 wins, 76 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 52 | 20/9/23 | 38.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 0/0/10 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Nurgyul Salimova | 2,415 | 37th Wch U20 Girls | B08 |
| Oct 2019 | Margarita Potapova | 2,377 | 37th Wch U20 Girls | E15 |
| Mar 2022 | Stefan Fruebing | 2,374 | 22nd ch-EU | C68 |
| Dec 2021 | Guy Levin | 2,337 | ch-ISR Open | B06 |
| Nov 2021 | Natalia Zhukova | 2,331 | 23rd chT-EU w | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR w | 2021 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,915 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| ISR-UKR U17 Online Battle | 2020 | 17 | 0 | 1,970 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,084 |
| chT-EU U18 Girls | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 2,101 |
| 21st ch-EU w | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
| 37th Wch U20 Girls | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michelle Katkov's chess games?
333 games by Michelle Katkov, from Mar 2015 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 Michelle Katkov has played.
What does Michelle Katkov play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Michelle Katkov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michelle Katkov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Michelle Katkov play as White?
As White, Michelle Katkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (52 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michelle Katkov play as Black?
As Black, Michelle Katkov most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Michelle Katkov's FIDE rating?
Michelle Katkov is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Michelle Katkov played?
Our database contains 333 games by Michelle Katkov, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 76 draws, 159 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michelle Katkov?
333 games by Michelle Katkov 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.