Prepare against Mikhail Kasperovich
Belarus · World #97,534 classical · FIDE ID 13513915
When preparing against Mikhail Kasperovich, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 72 games by Mikhail Kasperovich, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Kasperovich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Kasperovich 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 | 1,737 | 1,757 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,797 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,841 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 29 | 6 | 37 | 40.3% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 3 | 20 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Kasperovich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Kasperovich's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 58.3% | 40.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 40.5% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Kasperovich usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kasperovich usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Kasperovich usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Kasperovich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kasperovich usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kasperovich usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 43.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Mikhail Kasperovich's chess games
All 72 games by Mikhail Kasperovich in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 29 wins, 6 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Vadim Petrovskiy | 2,150 | Kaspersky Open U16 | B22 |
| Apr 2021 | Maksym Goroshkov | 2,045 | Kaspersky Open U16 | B21 |
| Apr 2021 | Pham Thien Phuc Vo | 2,037 | Kaspersky Open U16 | B22 |
| Apr 2021 | Robert Skytte | 2,005 | Kaspersky Open U16 | D00 |
| Aug 2023 | Danila Kholin | 1,920 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 7 | 1,696 |
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2024 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,671 |
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,490 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 9 | 2,158 |
| ch-BLR sf | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,532 |
| Brest Black Pawn Open 2nd | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,687 |
| Bronstein Memorial | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,036 |
| ch-BLR U18 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,528 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Kasperovich's chess games?
72 games by Mikhail Kasperovich, from Mar 2015 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 Kasperovich has played.
What does Mikhail Kasperovich play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Mikhail Kasperovich opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Kasperovich answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Kasperovich play as White?
As White, Mikhail Kasperovich's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Kasperovich play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Kasperovich most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Mikhail Kasperovich's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Kasperovich is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Mikhail Kasperovich played?
Our database contains 72 games by Mikhail Kasperovich, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 6 draws, 37 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Kasperovich?
72 games by Mikhail Kasperovich 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.