Prepare against Mikhail Al. Antipov
GM · United States · World #103 classical · FIDE ID 4107012
When preparing against Mikhail Al. Antipov, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 28.8% over 80 games.
Our database contains 2,543 games by Mikhail Al. Antipov, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Al. Antipov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Al. Antipov 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 | 2,628 | 2,628 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,605 | 2,674 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,605 | 2,614 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,543 | 1,169 | 701 | 673 | 46.0% |
| As White | 1,280 | 649 | 343 | 288 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 1,263 | 520 | 358 | 385 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Al. Antipov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Al. Antipov's side.
First moves as White (1,280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,173 | 91.6% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 47 | 3.7% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 2.7% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 13 | 1.0% | 73.1% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.5% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Antipov usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Antipov usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Antipov usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Antipov usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Antipov usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Antipov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (552 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 296 | 53.6% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 182 | 33.0% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 69 | 12.5% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 418 | 88.9% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 31 | 6.6% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 3.2% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Mikhail Al. Antipov's chess games
All 2,543 games by Mikhail Al. Antipov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 1,169 wins, 701 draws, 673 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 204 | 100/50/54 | 49.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 114 | 61/28/25 | 53.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 91 | 50/21/20 | 54.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 72 | 46/15/11 | 63.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 69 | 45/15/9 | 65.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 64 | 29/18/17 | 45.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 55 | 39/7/9 | 70.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 49 | 22/17/10 | 44.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 36 | 19/10/7 | 52.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 94 | 29/38/27 | 30.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 80 | 23/26/31 | 28.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 79 | 32/10/37 | 40.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75 | 40/17/18 | 53.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 74 | 33/24/17 | 44.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 70 | 21/29/20 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 23/7/14 | 52.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 40 | 17/13/10 | 42.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 36 | 12/10/14 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 13/14/9 | 36.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | Titled Tue Early | A36 |
| Jul 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,779 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | E29 |
| Apr 2020 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,758 | Titled Tue | B55 |
| Jul 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Crunchlab PlayIn Match D1 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 336 | 224 | 2,527 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 68 | 40 | 2,677 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 55 | 24 | 2,524 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 27 | 16 | 2,535 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2018 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,631 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,492 |
| Wch U12 | 2009 | 22 | 15 | 2,178 |
| ch-RUS rapid | 2019 | 21 | 13 | 2,558 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Benjamin Bok (21 games) · Grigoriy Oparin (16 games) · Maxim Matlakov (13 games) · Vladimir Fedoseev (13 games) · Jan-Krzysztof Duda (12 games) · Pavel Ponkratov (11 games) · Nikolas Theodorou (11 games) · Nils Grandelius (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Al. Antipov's chess games?
2,543 games by Mikhail Al. Antipov, from Jan 2007 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 Mikhail Al. Antipov has played.
What does Mikhail Al. Antipov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,280 games with White in our database, Mikhail Al. Antipov opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Al. Antipov answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Al. Antipov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Al. Antipov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (204 games, 49.0% win rate); Italian Game (114 games, 53.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (91 games, 54.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,280 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Al. Antipov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Al. Antipov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (94 games, 30.9% win rate); Slav Defense (80 games, 28.8% win rate); Sicilian (79 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,263 games.
What is Mikhail Al. Antipov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Al. Antipov is currently rated 2,628 in classical chess, 2,605 in rapid and 2,605 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,628 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mikhail Al. Antipov played?
Our database contains 2,543 games by Mikhail Al. Antipov, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,169 wins, 701 draws, 673 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Al. Antipov?
2,543 games by Mikhail Al. Antipov 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.