Prepare against Mikhail Bryakin
GM · Serbia · World #1,525 classical · FIDE ID 4165314
When preparing against Mikhail Bryakin, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 30.7% over 101 games.
Our database contains 3,151 games by Mikhail Bryakin, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Bryakin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Bryakin 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 | 2,410 | 2,502 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,569 | 2,569 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,507 | 2,530 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,151 | 1,513 | 791 | 847 | 48.0% |
| As White | 1,570 | 802 | 387 | 381 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 1,581 | 711 | 404 | 466 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Bryakin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Bryakin's side.
First moves as White (1,569 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 620 | 39.5% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 503 | 32.1% | 67.5% |
| Nf3 | 204 | 13.0% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 173 | 11.0% | 66.5% |
| b3 | 42 | 2.7% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 13 | 0.8% | 73.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bryakin usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bryakin usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Bryakin usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bryakin usually continues d4 (70.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bryakin usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Bryakin usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (750 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 263 | 35.1% | 57.4% |
| d5 | 151 | 20.1% | 62.9% |
| c5 | 115 | 15.3% | 65.2% |
| e5 | 52 | 6.9% | 66.3% |
| e6 | 46 | 6.1% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 44 | 5.9% | 42.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (552 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 192 | 34.8% | 52.3% |
| Nf6 | 181 | 32.8% | 55.8% |
| d6 | 33 | 6.0% | 57.6% |
| f5 | 31 | 5.6% | 53.2% |
| g6 | 31 | 5.6% | 80.6% |
| e6 | 27 | 4.9% | 53.7% |
Mikhail Bryakin's chess games
All 3,151 games by Mikhail Bryakin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 1,513 wins, 791 draws, 847 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 144 | 67/51/26 | 46.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 81 | 40/20/21 | 49.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 75 | 28/27/20 | 37.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 71 | 48/4/19 | 67.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 65 | 32/26/7 | 49.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 62 | 26/16/20 | 41.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 52 | 17/21/14 | 32.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 51 | 24/10/17 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 20/13/16 | 40.8% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 44 | 25/6/13 | 56.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 123 | 65/20/38 | 52.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 101 | 31/35/35 | 30.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 92 | 41/27/24 | 44.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 88 | 33/34/21 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 74 | 44/10/20 | 59.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 53 | 26/13/14 | 49.1% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 46 | 20/13/13 | 43.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 42 | 16/11/15 | 38.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 23/3/14 | 57.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 40 | 17/15/8 | 42.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,804 | Titled Tue Early | A12 |
| Jan 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,768 | Titled Tue Early | A90 |
| Jan 2024 | Wesley So | 2,757 | Titled Tue Late | A12 |
| Jan 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,754 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jan 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,743 | Titled Tue Early | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,692 | 1,001 | 2,419 |
| Borisoglebsk Bocharov Memorial | 2014 | 27 | 20 | 2,344 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 26 | 10 | 2,385 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 26 | 13 | 2,385 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,542 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,358 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 19 | 11 | 2,466 |
| ch-RUS Rapid | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2,548 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (19 games) · Sinisa Drazic (18 games) · Suat Atalik (15 games) · Aleksa Petrovic (12 games) · Vladimir Zakhartsov (12 games) · Alexey Sarana (11 games)
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Where can I find Mikhail Bryakin's chess games?
3,151 games by Mikhail Bryakin, from Jan 2008 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 Bryakin has played.
What does Mikhail Bryakin play on the first move as White?
Across 1,569 games with White in our database, Mikhail Bryakin opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Bryakin answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Bryakin play as White?
As White, Mikhail Bryakin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (144 games, 46.5% win rate); English Opening (81 games, 49.4% win rate); Indian Defense (75 games, 37.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,570 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Bryakin play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Bryakin most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (123 games, 52.8% win rate); Slav Defense (101 games, 30.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (92 games, 44.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,581 games.
What is Mikhail Bryakin's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Bryakin is currently rated 2,410 in classical chess, 2,569 in rapid and 2,507 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,502 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Mikhail Bryakin played?
Our database contains 3,151 games by Mikhail Bryakin, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,513 wins, 791 draws, 847 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Bryakin?
3,151 games by Mikhail Bryakin 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.