Prepare against Mikhail Bukarin
Russia · World #33,781 classical · FIDE ID 4129393
Our database contains 44 games by Mikhail Bukarin, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Bukarin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Bukarin 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 | 1,965 | 2,026 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 1,992 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,966 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 36.4% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 66.7% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bukarin usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bukarin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bukarin usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Bukarin usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Bukarin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bukarin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Mikhail Bukarin's chess games
All 44 games by Mikhail Bukarin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Vladimir Kiriushin | 2,173 | Belorechensk Sarkisov Memorial Open | E73 |
| Jun 2016 | Zhan Makarkin | 2,094 | 20th Voronezh Open B | B22 |
| May 2012 | Vitaly Gusev | 2,089 | Belorechensk Sarkisov Memorial Open | A43 |
| Oct 2012 | V. Mikhailenko | 2,068 | ch-Krasnodar Region | E60 |
| May 2012 | Evgeny Popov | 1,917 | Belorechensk Sarkisov Memorial Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belorechensk Sarkisov Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
| Krasnodar Cup Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| 20th Voronezh Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,048 |
| ch-Krasnodar Region | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,038 |
| Krasnodar Region Cup | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Bukarin's chess games?
44 games by Mikhail Bukarin, from Jan 2009 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 Bukarin has played.
What does Mikhail Bukarin play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mikhail Bukarin opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Bukarin answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Bukarin play as White?
As White, Mikhail Bukarin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Bukarin play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Bukarin most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Mikhail Bukarin's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Bukarin is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Mikhail Bukarin played?
Our database contains 44 games by Mikhail Bukarin, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Bukarin?
44 games by Mikhail Bukarin 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.