Prepare against Mikhail Khmelev
Russia · World #38,376 classical · FIDE ID 24175641
Our database contains 211 games by Mikhail Khmelev, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Khmelev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Khmelev 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 | 1,943 | 2,095 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,007 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,152 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 63 | 41 | 107 | 29.9% |
| As White | 106 | 36 | 20 | 50 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 105 | 27 | 21 | 57 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Khmelev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Khmelev's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 78.3% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 8.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 6 | 5.7% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Khmelev usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Khmelev usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Khmelev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Khmelev usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Khmelev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Khmelev usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 57.4% | 31.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 23.4% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.4% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 52.3% | 37.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 25.0% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Mikhail Khmelev's chess games
All 211 games by Mikhail Khmelev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 63 wins, 41 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Maksat Atabayev | 2,514 | 15th Moscow Open A | B36 |
| Jan 2019 | Roman Komov | 2,332 | 15th Moscow Open A | B20 |
| Aug 2022 | Mikhail Ekdyshman | 2,297 | Olginka Orbit Open | B27 |
| Oct 2015 | Grigory Malyshev | 2,293 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | D34 |
| Aug 2019 | Anastasiya Protopopova | 2,274 | Eurasia Cup Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevastopol Waltz Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,128 |
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,638 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,576 |
| ch-World School U17 12th | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,782 |
| Skalica Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,585 |
| 29th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| ch-EU School U13 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Khmelev's chess games?
211 games by Mikhail Khmelev, from Sep 2011 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 Khmelev has played.
What does Mikhail Khmelev play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Mikhail Khmelev opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Khmelev answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Khmelev play as White?
As White, Mikhail Khmelev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Khmelev play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Khmelev most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Mikhail Khmelev's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Khmelev is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Mikhail Khmelev played?
Our database contains 211 games by Mikhail Khmelev, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 41 draws, 107 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Khmelev?
211 games by Mikhail Khmelev 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.