Prepare against Mikhail Darenkov
Russia · World #27,846 classical · FIDE ID 4182316
Our database contains 46 games by Mikhail Darenkov, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Darenkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Darenkov 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 | 2,246 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,146 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,149 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 30.4% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Darenkov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Darenkov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Darenkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Darenkov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Mikhail Darenkov's chess games
All 46 games by Mikhail Darenkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 14 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Dmitry Marchukov | 2,128 | 7th Borisoglebsk Bocharov Memorial | B06 |
| Dec 2009 | Denis Dudin | 2,087 | Saratov 12 | C45 |
| Dec 2009 | Nikita Korovin | 2,038 | Saratov 12 | B50 |
| Jun 2012 | Artem Karpenko | 2,012 | ch-Saratov Region | C10 |
| Feb 2007 | Evgenii Pilkin | 1,923 | 7th Borisoglebsk Bocharov Memorial | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Borisoglebsk Bocharov Memorial | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,094 |
| Saratov 12 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-Saratov Region | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,031 |
| ch-Balashov | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,037 |
| Saratov Rating SSEU | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Darenkov's chess games?
46 games by Mikhail Darenkov, from Jul 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 Darenkov has played.
What does Mikhail Darenkov play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mikhail Darenkov opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Darenkov answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Darenkov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Darenkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Darenkov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Darenkov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Mikhail Darenkov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Darenkov is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Mikhail Darenkov played?
Our database contains 46 games by Mikhail Darenkov, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Darenkov?
46 games by Mikhail Darenkov 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.