Prepare against Mikael Chakhalov
DEU · World #36,669 classical · FIDE ID 34644458
Our database contains 37 games by Mikael Chakhalov, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Chakhalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Chakhalov 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 | 1,951 | 1,973 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,805 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,861 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 35.1% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 38.9% | 92.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Chakhalov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Chakhalov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Chakhalov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 92.9% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Chakhalov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Chakhalov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Mikael Chakhalov's chess games
All 37 games by Mikael Chakhalov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Luca Brau | 2,034 | Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 (M-Klasse) | A40 |
| May 2024 | Harshill Pradeep | 1,852 | ch-GER U10 | C00 |
| May 2024 | Sepas Zargaran | 1,809 | ch-GER U10 | A62 |
| Nov 2024 | Armen Art. Vardanyan | 1,735 | World Cadets U10 | E11 |
| May 2024 | Tino Sander | 1,723 | ch-GER U10 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 1,923 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,750 |
| Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 (M-Klasse) | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,786 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Chakhalov's chess games?
37 games by Mikael Chakhalov, from Jun 2023 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 Mikael Chakhalov has played.
What does Mikael Chakhalov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Mikael Chakhalov opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Chakhalov answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Mikael Chakhalov play as White?
As White, Mikael Chakhalov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Chakhalov play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Chakhalov most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Mikael Chakhalov's FIDE rating?
Mikael Chakhalov is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Mikael Chakhalov played?
Our database contains 37 games by Mikael Chakhalov, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Chakhalov?
37 games by Mikael Chakhalov 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.