Prepare against Mikhail Alekseev
FIDE · World #44,016 classical · FIDE ID 34171069
Our database contains 144 games by Mikhail Alekseev, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Alekseev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Alekseev 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 | 1,918 | 1,964 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,946 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,853 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 55 | 19 | 70 | 38.2% |
| As White | 70 | 29 | 13 | 28 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 74 | 26 | 6 | 42 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 58.6% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 18.6% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 61.0% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Alekseev usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Alekseev usually continues c3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Alekseev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Alekseev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Alekseev usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Alekseev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 38 | 92.7% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Mikhail Alekseev's chess games
All 144 games by Mikhail Alekseev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 55 wins, 19 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Vladimir Matveev | 2,378 | ch-RUS IPCA | C62 |
| Jun 2020 | Dmitrij Scerbin | 2,260 | ch-IPCA Online | B10 |
| Aug 2019 | Nikolai Dolomatov | 2,211 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B17 |
| Jul 2019 | Jaka Juvan | 2,168 | 19th IPCA Wch | B15 |
| Jun 2019 | Domagoj Glazar | 2,153 | 19th IPCA Wch | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,971 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,165 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,891 |
| 17th IPCA Wch | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,821 |
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
| 24th Chigorin Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| 29th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Alekseev's chess games?
144 games by Mikhail Alekseev, from Jul 2013 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 Mikhail Alekseev has played.
What does Mikhail Alekseev play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Mikhail Alekseev opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Alekseev answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Alekseev play as White?
As White, Mikhail Alekseev's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Alekseev play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Alekseev most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Mikhail Alekseev's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Alekseev is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Mikhail Alekseev played?
Our database contains 144 games by Mikhail Alekseev, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 19 draws, 70 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Alekseev?
144 games by Mikhail Alekseev 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.