Prepare against Mihail Mihajlov
HRV · World #62,592 classical · FIDE ID 14510871
When preparing against Mihail Mihajlov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 43 games by Mihail Mihajlov, covering Jan 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mihail Mihajlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihail Mihajlov 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 | 1,847 | 1,847 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,871 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 46.5% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 56.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 253 rated games against 164 different opponents, across 67 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 158 | 66 | 52 | 40 | 41.8% | 1,784 | 1,772 | 20 |
| Rapid | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 70.0% | 1,626 | 1,759 | 6 |
| Blitz | 85 | 28 | 15 | 42 | 32.9% | 1,925 | 1,822 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 75 | 16 | 11 | 48 | 21.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 67 | 34 | 22 | 11 | 50.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 8 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1,733 | 1,866 |
| 2025 | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 1,814 | 1,853 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,794 | 1,727 |
| 2023 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 1,926 | 1,726 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1,778 | 1,618 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,637 | 1,717 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,730 | 1,810 |
| 2019 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 1,826 | 1,776 |
| 2018 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1,867 | 1,894 |
| 2017 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1,704 | 1,654 |
| 2016 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1,549 | 1,816 |
| 2015 | 29 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 1,961 | 1,937 |
| 2014 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1,874 | 1,774 |
| 2013 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1,890 | 1,701 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1,872 | 1,672 |
| 2011 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1,747 | 1,747 |
| 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,796 | 1,796 |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1,453 | 1,453 |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,950 | 1,550 |
| 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2,112 | 2,112 |
| 2006 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihail Mihajlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihail Mihajlov's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 53.8% | 78.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Mihail Mihajlov's chess games
All 43 games by Mihail Mihajlov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Franjo Koren | 2,068 | chT3-CRO | E90 |
| Feb 2018 | Juraj Toplak | 2,047 | Medjimurske Team Cup | E22 |
| Apr 2010 | Matija Srsan | 1,972 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B24 |
| Oct 2010 | Sinisa Zizek | 1,926 | chT3B-CRO Center North | E94 |
| Mar 2014 | Nikola Husajina | 1,882 | Medimurska CupT | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2013 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,990 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,024 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 1,953 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 1,808 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,989 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihail Mihajlov's chess games?
43 games by Mihail Mihajlov, from Jan 2014 to Oct 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 Mihajlov has played.
What does Mihail Mihajlov play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mihail Mihajlov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihail Mihajlov answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Mihail Mihajlov play as White?
As White, Mihail Mihajlov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihail Mihajlov play as Black?
As Black, Mihail Mihajlov most often plays: French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mihail Mihajlov's FIDE rating?
Mihail Mihajlov is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Mihail Mihajlov played?
Our database contains 43 games by Mihail Mihajlov, covering Jan 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihail Mihajlov?
43 games by Mihail Mihajlov 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.