Prepare against Mihail Topalov
DEU · World #47,612 classical · FIDE ID 12988693
Our database contains 49 games by Mihail Topalov, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihail Topalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihail Topalov 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 | 1,903 | 1,958 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 34.7% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihail Topalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihail Topalov's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Topalov usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Topalov usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Topalov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Mihail Topalov's chess games
All 49 games by Mihail Topalov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Eva Maria Zickelbein | 2,004 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1718 | B50 |
| Oct 2018 | Valerian Giraud | 1,994 | 2nd Blankenese Open | D91 |
| Oct 2017 | Detlev Jarnuczak | 1,962 | 1st Blankenese Open | D95 |
| Jul 2020 | Johannes Backens | 1,951 | DSOL 02 Liga Gr-B 1st | B40 |
| Oct 2019 | Ralf-Dieter Urban | 1,950 | 3rd Blankenese Open | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| 3rd Blankenese Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,804 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,826 |
| 1st Blankenese Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,962 |
| 35th Kiel Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,717 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,936 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihail Topalov's chess games?
49 games by Mihail Topalov, from Aug 2014 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 Mihail Topalov has played.
What does Mihail Topalov play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Mihail Topalov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihail Topalov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mihail Topalov play as White?
As White, Mihail Topalov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihail Topalov play as Black?
As Black, Mihail Topalov most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Mihail Topalov's FIDE rating?
Mihail Topalov is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Mihail Topalov played?
Our database contains 49 games by Mihail Topalov, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihail Topalov?
49 games by Mihail Topalov 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.