Prepare against Mikhail Kashutin
Russia · World #114,464 classical · FIDE ID 24163430
Our database contains 110 games by Mikhail Kashutin, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Kashutin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Kashutin 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 | 1,690 | 1,906 | Jul 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 45 | 17 | 48 | 40.9% |
| As White | 54 | 26 | 4 | 24 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 19 | 13 | 24 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Kashutin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Kashutin's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 66.7% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 14.8% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 13.0% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kashutin usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kashutin usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Kashutin usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kashutin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kashutin usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Kashutin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 45.8% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 28.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Mikhail Kashutin's chess games
All 110 games by Mikhail Kashutin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 45 wins, 17 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Evgeny Nikolaev | 2,290 | 1st Cheliabinsk Panchenko Mem | B06 |
| May 2010 | Vitaly Fesenko | 2,206 | Cheliabinsk Victory Cup | E83 |
| Mar 2011 | Alexey Maslov | 2,126 | ch-Cheliabinsk | A43 |
| Feb 2010 | Vladislav Lefebr | 2,079 | 60th Cheliabinsk Sveshnikov Open | D07 |
| Mar 2010 | Viacheslav Kosov | 2,072 | 60th Cheliabinsk Sveshnikov Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Cheliabinsk Panchenko Mem | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,021 |
| Cheliabinsk Chess School Cup Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
| Cheliabinsk Victory Cup | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-Cheliabinsk | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| 60th Cheliabinsk Sveshnikov Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| ch-Cheliabinsk Region Club qf | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-Cheliabinsk Region Club sf | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,886 |
| ch-Cheliabinsk Region Club fin | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,007 |
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Where can I find Mikhail Kashutin's chess games?
110 games by Mikhail Kashutin, from Jan 2010 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 Kashutin has played.
What does Mikhail Kashutin play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Mikhail Kashutin opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Kashutin answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Kashutin play as White?
As White, Mikhail Kashutin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Kashutin play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Kashutin most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Mikhail Kashutin's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Kashutin is currently rated 1,690 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Mikhail Kashutin played?
Our database contains 110 games by Mikhail Kashutin, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 17 draws, 48 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Kashutin?
110 games by Mikhail Kashutin 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.