Prepare against Mikhail L Kulikov
Russia · World #46,093 classical · FIDE ID 4147847
When preparing against Mikhail L Kulikov, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 43 games by Mikhail L Kulikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail L Kulikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail L Kulikov 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 | 1,909 | 2,052 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 1,991 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,005 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 48.8% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail L Kulikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail L Kulikov's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 42.1% | 81.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 42.1% | 81.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 81.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kulikov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kulikov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Kulikov usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 81.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kulikov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kulikov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
Mikhail L Kulikov's chess games
All 43 games by Mikhail L Kulikov 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Vladilen Karlson | 2,040 | Zhukovsky Open 04 | B32 |
| Jul 2024 | Dmitrii Titov | 1,899 | 57th Biel ATO | D05 |
| Aug 2024 | Mario Steiner | 1,893 | Davos Amateur Open | D02 |
| Jul 2024 | Wenger,Arejou | 1,875 | 57th Biel ATO | E15 |
| Jul 2025 | Remy Hakvoort | 1,834 | 58th Biel ATO | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhukovsky Open 04 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,052 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,901 |
| Baltija Cup | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,478 |
| Davos Amateur Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,868 |
| 5th Wohlen Open | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,142 |
| Mendrisio Swiss Lake Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail L Kulikov's chess games?
43 games by Mikhail L Kulikov, 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 L Kulikov has played.
What does Mikhail L Kulikov play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Mikhail L Kulikov opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail L Kulikov answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games).
What openings does Mikhail L Kulikov play as White?
As White, Mikhail L Kulikov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail L Kulikov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail L Kulikov most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Mikhail L Kulikov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail L Kulikov is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Mikhail L Kulikov played?
Our database contains 43 games by Mikhail L Kulikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail L Kulikov?
43 games by Mikhail L Kulikov 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.