Prepare against Mikhail Lekakh
Belarus · World #76,099 classical · FIDE ID 13510312
When preparing against Mikhail Lekakh, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 55 games by Mikhail Lekakh, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Lekakh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Lekakh 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 | 1,802 | 1,918 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 17 | 25 | 13 | 30.9% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 10.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Lekakh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Lekakh's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 71.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 71.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lekakh usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Lekakh usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Lekakh usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Mikhail Lekakh's chess games
All 55 games by Mikhail Lekakh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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, 25 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Norbert Molzahn | 2,068 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | B31 |
| Apr 2019 | Rainer Kempe | 1,991 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | B12 |
| Aug 2015 | Helmut Kaufmann | 1,957 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | B06 |
| Aug 2012 | Lothar Frenzel | 1,807 | ch-GER Seniors | B52 |
| Aug 2015 | Ilja Nemoj | 1,783 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,919 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| 27th chB-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,967 |
| 28th chB-GER Seniors | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,826 |
| 26th chB-GER Seniors | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,746 |
| 29th ch-GER B Seniors | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,755 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65+ 30th | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Lekakh's chess games?
55 games by Mikhail Lekakh, from Jan 2012 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 Lekakh has played.
What does Mikhail Lekakh play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Mikhail Lekakh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Lekakh answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Lekakh play as White?
As White, Mikhail Lekakh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Lekakh play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Lekakh most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Mikhail Lekakh's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Lekakh is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Mikhail Lekakh played?
Our database contains 55 games by Mikhail Lekakh, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 25 draws, 13 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Lekakh?
55 games by Mikhail Lekakh 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.