Prepare against Mikhail Mozharov
GM · Russia · World #488 classical · FIDE ID 4189825
When preparing against Mikhail Mozharov, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 952 games by Mikhail Mozharov, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Mozharov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Mozharov 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 | 2,513 | 2,573 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,473 | 2,560 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,437 | 2,635 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 952 | 408 | 357 | 187 | 42.9% |
| As White | 484 | 223 | 175 | 86 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 468 | 185 | 182 | 101 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Mozharov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Mozharov's side.
First moves as White (484 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 273 | 56.4% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 123 | 25.4% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 10.5% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 36 | 7.4% | 63.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Mozharov usually continues c4 (66.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mozharov usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Mozharov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Mozharov usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mozharov usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mozharov usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 57.4% | 60.6% |
| e5 | 42 | 18.3% | 44.0% |
| c6 | 40 | 17.4% | 61.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 4.8% | 77.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 61.6% | 61.7% |
| d5 | 53 | 33.3% | 50.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.1% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Mikhail Mozharov's chess games
All 952 games by Mikhail Mozharov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Sep 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: 408 wins, 357 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 51 | 23/22/6 | 45.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/11/8 | 38.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 10/10/1 | 47.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 12/4/0 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 41 | 17/15/9 | 41.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 34 | 7/18/9 | 20.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 10/3/0 | 76.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,777 | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz | A07 |
| Sep 2015 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,694 | ch-Moscow blitz 69th | E16 |
| Sep 2014 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,677 | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz | C83 |
| Jul 2014 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,674 | 34th Benasque Open | A36 |
| Nov 2010 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,671 | chT-Moscow U26 final | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 82 | 52 | 2,448 |
| ch-Moscow | 2014 | 26 | 16 | 2,526 |
| Moscow Open A | 2014 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,454 |
| chT-Moscow | 2016 | 25 | 17 | 2,499 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,258 |
| 68th ch-Moscow Blitz | 2014 | 19 | 10 | 2,616 |
| ch-Moscow blitz 69th | 2015 | 19 | 7 | 2,505 |
| ch-Moscow sf | 2011 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,458 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladimir Belous (14 games) · Ivan Popov (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Mozharov's chess games?
952 games by Mikhail Mozharov, from Jul 2003 to Sep 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 Mozharov has played.
What does Mikhail Mozharov play on the first move as White?
Across 484 games with White in our database, Mikhail Mozharov opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Mozharov answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Mozharov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Mozharov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 484 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Mozharov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Mozharov most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Slav Defense (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (26 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 468 games.
What is Mikhail Mozharov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Mozharov is currently rated 2,513 in classical chess, 2,473 in rapid and 2,437 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,573 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Mikhail Mozharov played?
Our database contains 952 games by Mikhail Mozharov, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 408 wins, 357 draws, 187 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Mozharov?
952 games by Mikhail Mozharov 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.