Prepare against Mikhail Pesotskiy
FM · Russia · World #9,148 classical · FIDE ID 34164453
Our database contains 1,601 games by Mikhail Pesotskiy, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Pesotskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Pesotskiy 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 | 2,184 | 2,307 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,124 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,159 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,601 | 698 | 172 | 731 | 43.6% |
| As White | 805 | 376 | 97 | 332 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 796 | 322 | 75 | 399 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Pesotskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Pesotskiy's side.
First moves as White (804 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 683 | 85.0% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 109 | 13.6% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pesotskiy usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Pesotskiy usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Pesotskiy usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Pesotskiy usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pesotskiy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Pesotskiy usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 340 | 98.0% | 50.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 230 | 78.8% | 46.5% |
| e6 | 46 | 15.8% | 57.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Mikhail Pesotskiy's chess games
All 1,601 games by Mikhail Pesotskiy in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 698 wins, 172 draws, 731 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 139 | 63/23/53 | 45.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 98 | 47/10/41 | 48.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 88 | 41/10/37 | 46.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 86 | 46/10/30 | 53.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 78 | 41/4/33 | 52.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 49 | 21/9/19 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 16/1/12 | 55.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 13/2/12 | 48.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 91 | 40/9/42 | 44.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 80 | 40/8/32 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 78 | 37/6/35 | 47.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 65 | 20/8/37 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 40 | 17/5/18 | 42.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 15/2/22 | 38.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 34 | 14/3/17 | 41.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 33 | 19/2/12 | 57.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 29 | 6/5/18 | 20.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 28 | 10/1/17 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,661 | Titled Tue Late | E38 |
| Jan 2024 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
| Nov 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,593 | Titled Tue | A70 |
| May 2022 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,586 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| Nov 2024 | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | 2,585 | Titled Tue Early | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,378 | 680 | 2,257 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 33 | 15 | 2,311 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 29 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 2,100 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2019 | 17 | 10 | 2,330 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,336 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,238 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Pesotskiy's chess games?
1,601 games by Mikhail Pesotskiy, from Nov 2013 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 Pesotskiy has played.
What does Mikhail Pesotskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 804 games with White in our database, Mikhail Pesotskiy opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Pesotskiy answers 1...e6 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Pesotskiy play as White?
As White, Mikhail Pesotskiy's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (139 games, 45.3% win rate); Indian Defense (98 games, 48.0% win rate); Slav Defense (88 games, 46.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 805 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Pesotskiy play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Pesotskiy most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (91 games, 44.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (80 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (78 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 796 games.
What is Mikhail Pesotskiy's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Pesotskiy is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Mikhail Pesotskiy played?
Our database contains 1,601 games by Mikhail Pesotskiy, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 698 wins, 172 draws, 731 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Pesotskiy?
1,601 games by Mikhail Pesotskiy 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.