Prepare against Mikhail Katsman
Ukraine · World #15,718 classical · FIDE ID 14116022
Our database contains 81 games by Mikhail Katsman, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Katsman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Katsman 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 | 2,098 | 2,281 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,336 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,331 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 34.6% |
| As White | 40 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Katsman usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Katsman usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Katsman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Mikhail Katsman's chess games
All 81 games by Mikhail Katsman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 28 wins, 29 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Vladislav Bakhmatsky | 2,419 | Kiev Shystariov Blitz | B51 |
| Aug 2005 | Fedir Petryk | 2,334 | 5th Kiev Independence Cup A | B22 |
| Aug 2003 | Evgeny Matorin | 2,326 | 3rd Kiev Independence Cup A | A12 |
| Aug 2005 | Vladimir Tchoubar | 2,325 | 5th Kiev Independence Cup A | D11 |
| Aug 2003 | Dmitry Dzupin | 2,301 | 3rd Kiev Independence Cup A | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,357 |
| 3rd Kiev Independence Cup A | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,301 |
| 4th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| 7th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,305 |
| ch-Kiev | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,382 |
| 1st Kiev Shystarev Memorial | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,107 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,773 |
| Kiev Shystariov Blitz | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 2,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Katsman's chess games?
81 games by Mikhail Katsman, from Oct 2003 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 Katsman has played.
What does Mikhail Katsman play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Mikhail Katsman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Katsman answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Katsman play as White?
As White, Mikhail Katsman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Katsman play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Katsman most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Mikhail Katsman's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Katsman is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Mikhail Katsman played?
Our database contains 81 games by Mikhail Katsman, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 29 draws, 23 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Katsman?
81 games by Mikhail Katsman 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.