Prepare against Mikhail Kuznetsov
Russia · World #23,171 classical · FIDE ID 24101273
Our database contains 33 games by Mikhail Kuznetsov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Kuznetsov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Kuznetsov 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 | 2,032 | 2,076 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,065 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,053 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 51.5% |
| As White | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 72.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 66.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Mikhail Kuznetsov's chess games
All 33 games by Mikhail Kuznetsov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Milan Snorek | 2,173 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | B22 |
| Jan 2013 | Roman Zamboch | 2,101 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | B12 |
| Dec 2009 | Oleg Putenihin | 2,068 | chB-Samara | C18 |
| Oct 2012 | Zdenek Joukl | 2,068 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | B06 |
| Jan 2010 | Aleksander I Nikitin | 2,060 | Krakow Open-B 20th | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
| chB-Samara | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| Samara Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,990 |
| Krakow Open-B 20th | 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Kuznetsov's chess games?
33 games by Mikhail Kuznetsov, from Oct 2008 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 Kuznetsov has played.
What does Mikhail Kuznetsov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Mikhail Kuznetsov opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Kuznetsov answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Kuznetsov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Kuznetsov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Kuznetsov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Kuznetsov most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Mikhail Kuznetsov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Kuznetsov is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Mikhail Kuznetsov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Mikhail Kuznetsov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 7 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Kuznetsov?
33 games by Mikhail Kuznetsov 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.