Prepare against Mikhail Panin
CM · Russia · World #8,242 classical · FIDE ID 34164992
When preparing against Mikhail Panin, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Mikhail Panin, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Panin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Panin 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 | 2,201 | 2,262 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,216 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,236 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 67 | 37 | 69 | 38.7% |
| As White | 88 | 37 | 22 | 29 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 85 | 30 | 15 | 40 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Panin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Panin's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 42.0% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 36.4% | 42.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.1% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 6 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Panin usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Panin usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Panin usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Panin usually continues b3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Panin usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Panin usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 36.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 26.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 63.9% | 32.6% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Mikhail Panin's chess games
All 173 games by Mikhail Panin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Aug 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: 67 wins, 37 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Jules Moussard | 2,592 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Jul 2025 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,557 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Jun 2025 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,545 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Jun 2025 | Mikhail Kobalia | 2,538 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Jul 2025 | Meri Arabidze | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 94 | 48 | 2,287 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 2,099 |
| 77th ch-RUS HL | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,237 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| Barnaul Kura Memorial | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,227 |
| II Russian Team Men's Cup | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Panin's chess games?
173 games by Mikhail Panin, from Aug 2015 to Aug 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 Panin has played.
What does Mikhail Panin play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Mikhail Panin opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Panin answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Panin play as White?
As White, Mikhail Panin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Panin play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Panin most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Mikhail Panin's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Panin is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (May 2025).
How many games has Mikhail Panin played?
Our database contains 173 games by Mikhail Panin, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 37 draws, 69 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Panin?
173 games by Mikhail Panin 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.