Prepare against Mikhail Koganov
United States · World #11,167 classical · FIDE ID 2038676
Our database contains 149 games by Mikhail Koganov, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Koganov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Koganov 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 | 2,152 | 2,177 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,100 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,134 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 62 | 28 | 59 | 41.6% |
| As White | 74 | 32 | 13 | 29 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 75 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 33 | 44.6% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 33.8% | 36.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.5% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 45% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Koganov usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Koganov usually continues Bb2 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Koganov usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 36.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Koganov usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Koganov usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Koganov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 37.8% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 14 | 31.1% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 11 | 24.4% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Mikhail Koganov's chess games
All 149 games by Mikhail Koganov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 62 wins, 28 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 33 | 18/5/10 | 54.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Stefan Mazur | 2,416 | Titled Tue | C75 |
| Jul 2021 | Igor L. Vakhlamov | 2,413 | Titled Tue | C49 |
| Mar 2009 | Dagur Arngrimsson | 2,404 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | B06 |
| Sep 2021 | Adrian Musat | 2,387 | Titled Tue | D79 |
| Mar 2003 | Juan Armando Rohl Montes | 2,385 | Internet Section 16-B | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 46 | 19 | 2,130 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 15 | 9 | 2,199 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,392 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,405 |
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,386 |
| Internet Section 15-B | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,293 |
| Internet Section 16-B | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,366 |
| Internet Section 17-B | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,514 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Koganov's chess games?
149 games by Mikhail Koganov, from Aug 2014 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 Koganov has played.
What does Mikhail Koganov play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Mikhail Koganov opens with 1.b3 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Koganov answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Koganov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Koganov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (33 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Koganov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Koganov most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Mikhail Koganov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Koganov is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Mikhail Koganov played?
Our database contains 149 games by Mikhail Koganov, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 28 draws, 59 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Koganov?
149 games by Mikhail Koganov 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.