Prepare against Mikhail Nedobora
IM · Ukraine · World #3,454 classical · FIDE ID 14101122
Our database contains 452 games by Mikhail Nedobora, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Nedobora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Nedobora 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 | 2,321 | 2,466 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,400 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,404 | 2,409 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 452 | 178 | 207 | 67 | 39.4% |
| As White | 215 | 91 | 97 | 27 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 237 | 87 | 110 | 40 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Nedobora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Nedobora's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 167 | 77.7% | 66.8% |
| c4 | 25 | 11.6% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.8% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Nedobora usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nedobora usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nedobora usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Nedobora usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nedobora usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Nedobora usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 92.6% | 57.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 77.1% | 57.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.6% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 6.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.0% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Mikhail Nedobora's chess games
All 452 games by Mikhail Nedobora 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: 178 wins, 207 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 31 | 11/15/5 | 35.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 27 | 11/13/3 | 40.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 17/21/16 | 31.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 14/20/6 | 35.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 25 | 13/10/2 | 52.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/8/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,610 | Seville Open | E01 |
| Jan 1992 | Lembit Oll | 2,600 | Aviles Open | B99 |
| Jan 1995 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,575 | Santa Cruz de la Palma Open | A34 |
| Jan 1993 | Artashes Minasian | 2,570 | Oviedo rapid | A01 |
| Nov 2020 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,560 | Ramat Gan Nov GM | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 25 | 13 | 2,384 |
| Petah Tikva Elitzur-B | 2011 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,353 |
| Aceimar Open | 1995 | 17 | 12 | 2,568 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1994 | 17 | 13 | 2,610 |
| La Coruna Open | 1996 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,522 |
| Kharkov | 1999 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,453 |
| Seville Open | 1994 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,706 |
| Noyabrsk | 1995 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Nedobora's chess games?
452 games by Mikhail Nedobora, 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 Nedobora has played.
What does Mikhail Nedobora play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Mikhail Nedobora opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Nedobora answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Nedobora play as White?
As White, Mikhail Nedobora's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Nedobora play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Nedobora most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (54 games, 31.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Mikhail Nedobora's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Nedobora is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,404 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,466 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Mikhail Nedobora played?
Our database contains 452 games by Mikhail Nedobora, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 207 draws, 67 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Nedobora?
452 games by Mikhail Nedobora 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.