Prepare against Mikhail Demidov
GM · FIDE · World #489 classical · FIDE ID 4197143
When preparing against Mikhail Demidov, expect 1.Nf3 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 38.8% over 129 games.
Our database contains 2,682 games by Mikhail Demidov, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Demidov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Demidov 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 | 2,513 | 2,587 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,453 | 2,678 | Oct 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,419 | 2,677 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,682 | 1,390 | 709 | 583 | 51.8% |
| As White | 1,366 | 744 | 372 | 250 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 1,316 | 646 | 337 | 333 | 49.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Demidov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Demidov's side.
First moves as White (1,366 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 777 | 56.9% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 452 | 33.1% | 65.5% |
| e4 | 56 | 4.1% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 30 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 18 | 1.3% | 77.8% |
| g3 | 16 | 1.2% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Demidov usually continues g3 (73.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Demidov usually continues g3 (77.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Demidov usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Demidov usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Demidov usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Demidov usually continues e4 (82.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (589 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 264 | 44.8% | 58.0% |
| Nf6 | 143 | 24.3% | 66.8% |
| g6 | 111 | 18.8% | 73.9% |
| c6 | 33 | 5.6% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 20 | 3.4% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 1.2% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (458 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 160 | 34.9% | 63.7% |
| d5 | 160 | 34.9% | 66.3% |
| e6 | 76 | 16.6% | 51.3% |
| Nf6 | 43 | 9.4% | 65.1% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 2.0% | 77.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.9% | 87.5% |
Mikhail Demidov's chess games
All 2,682 games by Mikhail Demidov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 1,390 wins, 709 draws, 583 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 283 | 163/73/47 | 57.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 140 | 87/33/20 | 62.1% |
| D02 | London System | 129 | 50/51/28 | 38.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 76 | 42/22/12 | 55.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 67 | 32/15/20 | 47.8% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 57 | 31/13/13 | 54.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 45 | 23/9/13 | 51.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 44 | 22/15/7 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 44 | 21/15/8 | 47.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 17/11/3 | 54.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 352 | 192/74/86 | 54.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 140 | 82/23/35 | 58.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 107 | 58/31/18 | 54.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 85 | 33/25/27 | 38.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 75 | 36/23/16 | 48.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 24/6/10 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 14/13/9 | 38.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 30 | 12/6/12 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,777 | Titled Tue | A08 |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | 2,763 | Wch Blitz | A46 |
| Dec 2021 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,760 | Wch Blitz | A05 |
| Oct 2017 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,731 | ch-RUS blitz | C10 |
| Dec 2015 | David Navara | 2,730 | chT-CZE 1516 | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 695 | 473 | 2,555 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 83 | 58 | 2,589 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 58 | 30 | 2,538 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2018 | 48 | 29 | 2,618 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 46 | 33 | 2,550 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 42 | 18 | 2,510 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2018 | 37 | 19.5 | 2,517 |
| Moscow Petrosian Memorial U18 | 2009 | 36 | 22 | 2,229 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Sarana (18 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (17 games) · Artyom Timofeev (16 games) · Dmitry Kryakvin (16 games) · Evgeny Alekseev (14 games) · David Paravyan (13 games) · Alexandr Triapishko (13 games) · Dmitry Bocharov (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Demidov's chess games?
2,682 games by Mikhail Demidov, from Apr 2004 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 Demidov has played.
What does Mikhail Demidov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,366 games with White in our database, Mikhail Demidov opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Demidov answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Demidov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Demidov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (283 games, 57.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (140 games, 62.1% win rate); London System (129 games, 38.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,366 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Demidov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Demidov most often plays: Modern Defense (352 games, 54.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (140 games, 58.6% win rate); Slav Defense (107 games, 54.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,316 games.
What is Mikhail Demidov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Demidov is currently rated 2,513 in classical chess, 2,453 in rapid and 2,419 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,587 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Mikhail Demidov played?
Our database contains 2,682 games by Mikhail Demidov, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,390 wins, 709 draws, 583 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Demidov?
2,682 games by Mikhail Demidov 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.