Prepare against Mihail Marzakov
BGR · World #22,229 classical · FIDE ID 2936623
Our database contains 67 games by Mihail Marzakov, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mihail Marzakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihail Marzakov 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 | 2,039 | 2,120 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,046 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,124 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 18 | 14 | 35 | 26.9% |
| As White | 37 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 21.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 100.0% | 33.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 33.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Marzakov usually continues c4 (32.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Marzakov usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Marzakov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
Mihail Marzakov's chess games
All 67 games by Mihail Marzakov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Martin Petrov | 2,540 | 1st Kardzhali International Blitz | A15 |
| Aug 2024 | Murtez Ondozi | 2,368 | Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th | D00 |
| Oct 2025 | Stoyan Or Stoyanov | 2,335 | 1st Kardzhali International Blitz | A53 |
| Aug 2026 | Lachezar Lichev | 2,244 | 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | A05 |
| Aug 2024 | Krasimir Brankov | 2,188 | Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-EU Union U14 19th | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,636 |
| ch-EU Union U14 18th | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,452 |
| 47th Georgi Tringov | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,945 |
| 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,986 |
| ch-BUL | 2024 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,759 |
| 1st Kardzhali International Blitz | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,502 |
| Varna U2200 Open | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihail Marzakov's chess games?
67 games by Mihail Marzakov, from Nov 2017 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 Mihail Marzakov has played.
What does Mihail Marzakov play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Mihail Marzakov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihail Marzakov answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Mihail Marzakov play as White?
As White, Mihail Marzakov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihail Marzakov play as Black?
As Black, Mihail Marzakov most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Mihail Marzakov's FIDE rating?
Mihail Marzakov is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Mihail Marzakov played?
Our database contains 67 games by Mihail Marzakov, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihail Marzakov?
67 games by Mihail Marzakov 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.