Prepare against Mikhail Markov
IM · Kyrgyzstan · World #7,241 classical · FIDE ID 13800698
Our database contains 474 games by Mikhail Markov, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Markov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Markov 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 | 2,220 | 2,433 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,284 | 2,364 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,388 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 217 | 99 | 158 | 45.8% |
| As White | 237 | 120 | 48 | 69 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 237 | 97 | 51 | 89 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Markov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Markov's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 190 | 80.2% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 22 | 9.3% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 15 | 6.3% | 76.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 80% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Markov usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Markov usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Markov usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Markov usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Markov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Markov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 85.4% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.3% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 79.5% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 20.5% | 56.7% |
Mikhail Markov's chess games
All 474 games by Mikhail Markov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 217 wins, 99 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 52 | 31/8/13 | 59.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 46 | 24/8/14 | 52.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 40 | 15/5/20 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| E08 | Catalan | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Nils Grandelius | 2,663 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Sep 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,641 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Dec 2020 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,640 | Titled Tue | E05 |
| Oct 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,629 | Speed Chess Super Swiss | A28 |
| Feb 2021 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,622 | Titled Tue | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KGZ | 2024 | 101 | 67.5 | 2,280 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 98 | 55.5 | 2,453 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 7 | 2,365 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2016 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,398 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 6 | 2,518 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 9 | 2,505 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| Issykkul Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Markov's chess games?
474 games by Mikhail Markov, from Oct 2006 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 Markov has played.
What does Mikhail Markov play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Mikhail Markov opens with 1.c4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Markov answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Markov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Markov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (52 games, 59.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (46 games, 52.2% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Markov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Markov most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Mikhail Markov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Markov is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,284 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Mikhail Markov played?
Our database contains 474 games by Mikhail Markov, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 217 wins, 99 draws, 158 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Markov?
474 games by Mikhail Markov 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.