Prepare against Mikhail Golubev
GM · Ukraine · World #939 classical · FIDE ID 14100983
When preparing against Mikhail Golubev, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as Black, 25.0% over 64 games.
Our database contains 4,524 games by Mikhail Golubev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Golubev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Golubev 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 | 2,450 | 2,548 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,323 | 2,489 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,489 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,524 | 2,145 | 556 | 1,823 | 47.4% |
| As White | 2,256 | 1,132 | 265 | 859 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 2,268 | 1,013 | 291 | 964 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Golubev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Golubev's side.
First moves as White (2,256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 2,185 | 96.9% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 53 | 2.3% | 55.7% |
| e3 | 4 | 0.2% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Na3 | 3 | 0.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Golubev usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Golubev usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Golubev usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Golubev usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Golubev usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Golubev usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,041 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 1,003 | 96.3% | 50.9% |
| g6 | 26 | 2.5% | 59.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 0.7% | 78.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (802 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 734 | 91.5% | 48.7% |
| g6 | 47 | 5.9% | 68.1% |
| d6 | 18 | 2.2% | 80.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Mikhail Golubev's chess games
All 4,524 games by Mikhail Golubev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 2,145 wins, 556 draws, 1,823 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 384 | 192/44/148 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 258 | 145/30/83 | 56.2% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 97 | 46/14/37 | 47.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 83 | 43/8/32 | 51.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 76 | 28/16/32 | 36.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 75 | 37/8/30 | 49.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 68 | 33/6/29 | 48.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 67 | 32/6/29 | 47.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 63 | 22/6/35 | 34.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 58 | 29/6/23 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 332 | 140/43/149 | 42.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 293 | 113/40/140 | 38.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 288 | 148/27/113 | 51.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 185 | 88/28/69 | 47.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 147 | 53/23/71 | 36.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 121 | 69/11/41 | 57.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 118 | 64/18/36 | 54.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 105 | 45/14/46 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 64 | 16/11/37 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 64 | 27/12/25 | 42.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,739 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Jul 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | C67 |
| Aug 2006 | Alexey Dreev | 2,666 | Wch FIDE Blitz Qualifier 3'+1 | B57 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,665 | Titled Tue Early | B76 |
| Mar 2024 | Nils Grandelius | 2,664 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 3,737 | 1,971.5 | 2,303 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,408 |
| ACP Blitz Prelim1 3rd | 2004 | 19 | 10 | 2,537 |
| ch-Odessa Region | 2019 | 19 | 12 | 2,464 |
| Geller Memorial | 2006 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,351 |
| ACP Blitz Prelim3 | 2004 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,444 |
| 1st Alushta Summer | 2006 | 16 | 9 | 2,431 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 2,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Golubev's chess games?
4,524 games by Mikhail Golubev, from Apr 2003 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 Golubev has played.
What does Mikhail Golubev play on the first move as White?
Across 2,256 games with White in our database, Mikhail Golubev opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Golubev answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Golubev play as White?
As White, Mikhail Golubev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (384 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (258 games, 56.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (97 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Golubev play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Golubev most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (332 games, 42.2% win rate); Indian Defense (293 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian (288 games, 51.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,268 games.
What is Mikhail Golubev's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Golubev is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,323 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,548 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Mikhail Golubev played?
Our database contains 4,524 games by Mikhail Golubev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,145 wins, 556 draws, 1,823 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Golubev?
4,524 games by Mikhail Golubev 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.