Prepare against Mikhail Bemak
Ukraine · World #27,867 classical · FIDE ID 14111489
Our database contains 211 games by Mikhail Bemak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Bemak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Bemak 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 | 1,999 | 2,266 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 2,160 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,180 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 86 | 52 | 73 | 40.8% |
| As White | 109 | 49 | 20 | 40 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 102 | 37 | 32 | 33 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 53.2% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 48 | 44.0% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bemak usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Bemak usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Bemak usually continues d5 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bemak usually continues Nc3 (63.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Bemak usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Bemak usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 85.1% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.9% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 78.4% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.6% | 62.5% |
Mikhail Bemak's chess games
All 211 games by Mikhail Bemak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 86 wins, 52 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Bogdan Borsos | 2,351 | 9th Zemplen Cup Open | A26 |
| Jan 1999 | Tamas Binder | 2,265 | 9th Zemplen Cup Open | A69 |
| Jan 1999 | Laszlo Ondok | 2,224 | 9th Zemplen Cup Open | B89 |
| Oct 2009 | Peter Kalata | 2,205 | chT2D-SVK 0910 | E98 |
| Feb 2015 | Peter Demeter | 2,199 | chT2D-SVK 14/15 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,153 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,222 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,309 |
| chT2D-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,179 |
| chT2D-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,173 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 8 | 2,265 |
| 9th Zemplen Cup Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Bemak's chess games?
211 games by Mikhail Bemak, from Apr 2003 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 Bemak has played.
What does Mikhail Bemak play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Mikhail Bemak opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Bemak answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Bemak play as White?
As White, Mikhail Bemak's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Bemak play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Bemak most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Mikhail Bemak's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Bemak is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Mikhail Bemak played?
Our database contains 211 games by Mikhail Bemak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 52 draws, 73 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Bemak?
211 games by Mikhail Bemak 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.