Prepare against Mikhail. Dzenisenia
FIDE · World #32,230 classical · FIDE ID 13524836
When preparing against Mikhail. Dzenisenia, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 60.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Mikhail. Dzenisenia, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail. Dzenisenia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail. Dzenisenia 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 | 1,973 | 2,121 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,236 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,174 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 54 | 23 | 24 | 53.5% |
| As White | 51 | 31 | 10 | 10 | 60.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail. Dzenisenia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail. Dzenisenia's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 96.1% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Dzenisenia usually continues Nc3 (72.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Dzenisenia usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Dzenisenia usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Dzenisenia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 85.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Mikhail. Dzenisenia's chess games
All 101 games by Mikhail. Dzenisenia in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Aug 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: 54 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Aleksandr E. Usov | 2,298 | Minsk Open | D15 |
| Jul 2024 | Andrei Gurbanov | 2,283 | 23rd IPCA Wch Blitz | D13 |
| Oct 2025 | Sullivan Mcconnell | 2,280 | FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | C11 |
| Jun 2026 | Marcin Molenda | 2,251 | 25th IPCA World Individual Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | Open | D22 |
| Jul 2024 | Sargis Sargissyan | 2,233 | 23rd IPCA Wch Blitz | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,083 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,845 |
| ch-BLR sf | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,913 |
| IPCA Europe Ind 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,263 |
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,961 |
| 25th IPCA World Individual Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | Open | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,309 |
| 25th IPCA WCh 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,977 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail. Dzenisenia's chess games?
101 games by Mikhail. Dzenisenia, from May 2019 to Aug 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. Dzenisenia has played.
What does Mikhail. Dzenisenia play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Mikhail. Dzenisenia opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail. Dzenisenia answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mikhail. Dzenisenia play as White?
As White, Mikhail. Dzenisenia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail. Dzenisenia play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail. Dzenisenia most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Mikhail. Dzenisenia's FIDE rating?
Mikhail. Dzenisenia is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Mikhail. Dzenisenia played?
Our database contains 101 games by Mikhail. Dzenisenia, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail. Dzenisenia?
101 games by Mikhail. Dzenisenia 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.