Prepare against Mikhail Akinkhov
CHE · World #59,041 classical · FIDE ID 1346750
When preparing against Mikhail Akinkhov, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Mikhail Akinkhov, covering Aug 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Akinkhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Akinkhov 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 | 1,859 | 1,955 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,679 | 1,679 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 23.5% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Akinkhov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Akinkhov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 94.1% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Akinkhov usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Akinkhov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Akinkhov usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Akinkhov usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Mikhail Akinkhov's chess games
All 34 games by Mikhail Akinkhov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - Sep 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Lenny Niederberger | 1,836 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U16 | A08 |
| May 2024 | Nikolai Van Aepelen | 1,816 | ch-SUI U14 | E92 |
| Jul 2022 | Lancelot Gafner | 1,466 | ch-SUI U12 | C42 |
| Jul 2022 | Kailash Madhavan | 1,447 | ch-SUI U12 | D20 |
| Jun 2020 | Donall Collier | 1,320 | 1st Wil Acrevis Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,741 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,763 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,640 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,246 |
| 1st Wil Acrevis Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,575 |
| Swiss Youth Individual Championship 2026 | 1st Qualification | U18 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Akinkhov's chess games?
34 games by Mikhail Akinkhov, from Aug 2020 to Sep 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 Mikhail Akinkhov has played.
What does Mikhail Akinkhov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mikhail Akinkhov opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Akinkhov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Akinkhov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Akinkhov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Akinkhov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Akinkhov most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mikhail Akinkhov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Akinkhov is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,679 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (May 2026).
How many games has Mikhail Akinkhov played?
Our database contains 34 games by Mikhail Akinkhov, covering Aug 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Akinkhov?
34 games by Mikhail Akinkhov 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.