Prepare against Mikhail Korovin
FM · Russia · World #2,720 classical · FIDE ID 24178560
When preparing against Mikhail Korovin, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Mikhail Korovin, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Korovin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Korovin 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 | 2,350 | 2,350 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,332 | 2,491 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,449 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 91 | 42 | 69 | 45.0% |
| As White | 98 | 45 | 19 | 34 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 104 | 46 | 23 | 35 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Korovin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Korovin's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 48 | 49.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 35 | 35.7% | 55.7% |
| b3 | 10 | 10.2% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Korovin usually continues b3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Korovin usually continues b3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Korovin usually continues b3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Korovin usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Korovin usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Korovin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 96.2% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 57.6% | 63.2% |
| e6 | 14 | 42.4% | 46.4% |
Mikhail Korovin's chess games
All 202 games by Mikhail Korovin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 91 wins, 42 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 30 | 16/3/11 | 53.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D94 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Boris Grachev | 2,626 | 72nd Moscow Blitz | D02 |
| Sep 2018 | Dmitry Gordievsky | 2,615 | 72nd Moscow Blitz | A05 |
| Sep 2018 | Mikhail Al. Antipov | 2,593 | 72nd Moscow Blitz | A07 |
| May 2020 | Robert Hess | 2,591 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| May 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,588 | Titled Tue | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 59 | 35.5 | 2,487 |
| 72nd Moscow Blitz | 2018 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,451 |
| ch-Tatarstan | 2017 | 15 | 9 | 2,356 |
| 38th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,345 |
| Ufa Gumerov Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,298 |
| 2nd Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,963 |
| Minsk rapid Open 2 | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,536 |
| 36th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Korovin's chess games?
202 games by Mikhail Korovin, from Jan 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 Korovin has played.
What does Mikhail Korovin play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Mikhail Korovin opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Korovin answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Korovin play as White?
As White, Mikhail Korovin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Korovin play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Korovin most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Mikhail Korovin's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Korovin is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,332 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mikhail Korovin played?
Our database contains 202 games by Mikhail Korovin, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 42 draws, 69 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Korovin?
202 games by Mikhail Korovin 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.