Prepare against Mihael Ankerst
FM · SVN · World #3,484 classical · FIDE ID 14602369
When preparing against Mihael Ankerst, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 696 games by Mihael Ankerst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihael Ankerst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihael Ankerst 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 | 2,320 | 2,377 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,270 | 2,350 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 696 | 260 | 114 | 322 | 37.4% |
| As White | 359 | 146 | 55 | 158 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 337 | 114 | 59 | 164 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihael Ankerst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihael Ankerst's side.
First moves as White (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 354 | 98.6% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ankerst usually continues Nf3 (42.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ankerst usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ankerst usually continues d4 (47.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ankerst usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 163 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 97.2% | 39.3% |
Mihael Ankerst's chess games
All 696 games by Mihael Ankerst in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 260 wins, 114 draws, 322 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 70 | 22/7/41 | 31.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 32 | 14/6/12 | 43.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 67 | 25/5/37 | 37.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 38 | 13/11/14 | 34.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 12/0/18 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| E67 | English Opening | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Matthias Wahls | 2,560 | Munich Open 9192 | B30 |
| Jan 1994 | Aleksander Wojtkiewicz | 2,560 | Donner Memorial Open | B86 |
| Dec 2022 | Francesco Sonis | 2,558 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Feb 2022 | Klementy Sychev | 2,553 | Titled Tue Early | C46 |
| Nov 2022 | Mahammad Muradli | 2,540 | Speed Chess Q2 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 307 | 130 | 2,225 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 5 | 2,280 |
| chT-SLO | 2006 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,338 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,489 |
| Eurodata | 1992 | 12 | 3 | 2,249 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1992 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,452 |
| chT-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihael Ankerst's chess games?
696 games by Mihael Ankerst, from Apr 2003 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 Mihael Ankerst has played.
What does Mihael Ankerst play on the first move as White?
Across 359 games with White in our database, Mihael Ankerst opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihael Ankerst answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games).
What openings does Mihael Ankerst play as White?
As White, Mihael Ankerst's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (70 games, 31.4% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 359 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihael Ankerst play as Black?
As Black, Mihael Ankerst most often plays: Sicilian (67 games, 37.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (38 games, 34.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (30 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 337 games.
What is Mihael Ankerst's FIDE rating?
Mihael Ankerst is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess and 2,270 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Mihael Ankerst played?
Our database contains 696 games by Mihael Ankerst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 260 wins, 114 draws, 322 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihael Ankerst?
696 games by Mihael Ankerst 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.