Prepare against Mihail Saltaev
GM · Uzbekistan · World #1,256 classical · FIDE ID 14200058
Our database contains 1,142 games by Mihail Saltaev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mihail Saltaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihail Saltaev 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 | 2,429 | 2,522 | Jul 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,473 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,142 | 452 | 488 | 202 | 39.6% |
| As White | 565 | 258 | 237 | 70 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 577 | 194 | 251 | 132 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihail Saltaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihail Saltaev's side.
First moves as White (564 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 563 | 99.8% | 66.6% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Saltaev usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Saltaev usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Saltaev usually continues d4 (68.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Saltaev usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 138 | 54.1% | 59.8% |
| c5 | 109 | 42.7% | 61.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 120 | 52.6% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 100 | 43.9% | 51.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Mihail Saltaev's chess games
All 1,142 games by Mihail Saltaev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 452 wins, 488 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 104 | 50/38/16 | 48.1% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 79 | 28/36/15 | 35.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 68 | 31/30/7 | 45.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 6/15/8 | 20.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 19 | 11/8/0 | 57.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | Indian Defense | 103 | 33/38/32 | 32.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 85 | 29/38/18 | 34.1% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 69 | 25/31/13 | 36.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 36 | 16/15/5 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 28 | 10/14/4 | 35.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 6/12/1 | 31.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 2/10/3 | 13.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Michael Roiz | 2,677 | 24th EU-Cup | B70 |
| Dec 2004 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,660 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | D15 |
| Feb 2005 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,594 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | C42 |
| Jan 1993 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,590 | Katerini GP | B85 |
| Jan 2004 | Friso Nijboer | 2,585 | BL2-West 0304 | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agzamov Memorial | 1987 | 34 | 14.5 | 2,378 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2012 | 27 | 15 | 2,474 |
| Volgograd | 1997 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,494 |
| Khodzhaev Memorial | 1987 | 21 | 9 | 2,396 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 19 | 13 | 2,450 |
| ch-UZB | 1993 | 15 | 7 | 2,388 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 15 | 10 | 2,358 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,619 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihail Saltaev's chess games?
1,142 games by Mihail Saltaev, from Apr 2003 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 Saltaev has played.
What does Mihail Saltaev play on the first move as White?
Across 564 games with White in our database, Mihail Saltaev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihail Saltaev answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Mihail Saltaev play as White?
As White, Mihail Saltaev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (104 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (79 games, 35.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (68 games, 45.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 565 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihail Saltaev play as Black?
As Black, Mihail Saltaev most often plays: Indian Defense (103 games, 32.0% win rate); Slav Defense (85 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian (69 games, 36.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 577 games.
What is Mihail Saltaev's FIDE rating?
Mihail Saltaev is currently rated 2,429 in classical chess and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,522 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Mihail Saltaev played?
Our database contains 1,142 games by Mihail Saltaev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 452 wins, 488 draws, 202 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihail Saltaev?
1,142 games by Mihail Saltaev 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.