Prepare against Mikhail Khudov
Russia · World #31,296 classical · FIDE ID 4156862
When preparing against Mikhail Khudov, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 63 games by Mikhail Khudov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Khudov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Khudov 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 | 1,978 | 2,259 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,113 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,113 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 33 | 13 | 17 | 52.4% |
| As White | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 58.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Khudov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Khudov's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 90.6% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Khudov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Khudov usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Khudov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Khudov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Khudov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 87.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Mikhail Khudov's chess games
All 63 games by Mikhail Khudov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 33 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Alexandr Kovtunenko | 2,293 | Dmitrov Open | B15 |
| May 2017 | Denis Palin | 2,154 | ch-RUS IPCA | A49 |
| May 2016 | Vladimir Kuprin | 2,119 | ch-RUS IPCA | B12 |
| Jul 2007 | Marija Larina | 2,092 | Dmitrov Open | C41 |
| Jul 2007 | Vladimir Pugachov | 2,074 | Dmitrov Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2017 | 26 | 16 | 2,135 |
| Dmitrov Open | 2007 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,959 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,889 |
| Serpukhov-E | 2003 | 7 | 6 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Khudov's chess games?
63 games by Mikhail Khudov, from Apr 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 Khudov has played.
What does Mikhail Khudov play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Mikhail Khudov opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Khudov answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (45% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Khudov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Khudov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Khudov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Khudov most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Mikhail Khudov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Khudov is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Mikhail Khudov played?
Our database contains 63 games by Mikhail Khudov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Khudov?
63 games by Mikhail Khudov 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.