Prepare against Mikhail Geranichev
Russia · World #40,751 classical · FIDE ID 24144029
Our database contains 342 games by Mikhail Geranichev, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Geranichev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Geranichev 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 | 1,932 | 2,129 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 2,144 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 2,088 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 342 | 141 | 87 | 114 | 41.2% |
| As White | 168 | 76 | 41 | 51 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 174 | 65 | 46 | 63 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Geranichev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Geranichev's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 82.1% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 15 | 8.9% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Geranichev usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Geranichev usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Geranichev usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Geranichev usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Geranichev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Geranichev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 42.0% | 45.6% |
| e6 | 26 | 32.1% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 19 | 23.5% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 98.4% | 49.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Mikhail Geranichev's chess games
All 342 games by Mikhail Geranichev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 141 wins, 87 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Georgy Pogosian | 2,285 | chT-CFO | C06 |
| Mar 2010 | Vladimir Nikiforov | 2,267 | ch-Lipetsk Region | B78 |
| Aug 2017 | Arseniy Astafurov | 2,266 | 26th Tambov Korensky Memorial | C10 |
| May 2014 | Andrey Skvortsov | 2,201 | Anna Gagarin Memorial | C08 |
| Jun 2013 | Nikolay P. Kuznetsov | 2,167 | 17th Voronezh Open B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elets Open | 2011 | 27 | 13 | 1,964 |
| ch-Tambov Region | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 2,103 |
| ch-Lipetsk | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region sf | 2009 | 17 | 10 | 2,019 |
| chT-CFO | 2012 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| 26th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,064 |
| 2nd Lipetsk King's Gambit | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,160 |
| Tambov Korensky Memorial 27th | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Geranichev's chess games?
342 games by Mikhail Geranichev, from Jan 2007 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 Geranichev has played.
What does Mikhail Geranichev play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Mikhail Geranichev opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Geranichev answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Geranichev play as White?
As White, Mikhail Geranichev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Geranichev play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Geranichev most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Mikhail Geranichev's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Geranichev is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Mikhail Geranichev played?
Our database contains 342 games by Mikhail Geranichev, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 87 draws, 114 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Geranichev?
342 games by Mikhail Geranichev 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.