Prepare against Mikhail Sedykh
United Kingdom · World #10,468 classical · FIDE ID 447498
Our database contains 209 games by Mikhail Sedykh, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Sedykh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Sedykh 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 | 2,162 | 2,164 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,128 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,056 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 90 | 56 | 63 | 43.1% |
| As White | 103 | 48 | 21 | 34 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 106 | 42 | 35 | 29 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Sedykh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Sedykh's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 80.6% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 18 | 17.5% | 52.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Sedykh usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sedykh usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Sedykh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sedykh usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Sedykh usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Sedykh usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 40.7% | 72.7% |
| e6 | 16 | 29.6% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 14 | 25.9% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 83.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
Mikhail Sedykh's chess games
All 209 games by Mikhail Sedykh in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 90 wins, 56 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | David Fitzsimons | 2,334 | 1st Newcastle EJCOA | E49 |
| Dec 2017 | John J Cox | 2,311 | London Classic Rapid Open | C02 |
| Aug 2021 | Neil H Bradbury | 2,297 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | E05 |
| Jul 2021 | Ludvig Carlsson | 2,258 | Panevezys Kveinys Memorial Open | A90 |
| Apr 2021 | Charles W Kennaugh | 2,249 | chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,059 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,150 |
| Panevezys Kveinys Memorial Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| 1st Newcastle EJCOA | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,122 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,084 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 2,219 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Sedykh's chess games?
209 games by Mikhail Sedykh, from Aug 2015 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 Sedykh has played.
What does Mikhail Sedykh play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Mikhail Sedykh opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Sedykh answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Sedykh play as White?
As White, Mikhail Sedykh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Sedykh play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Sedykh most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Mikhail Sedykh's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Sedykh is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Mikhail Sedykh played?
Our database contains 209 games by Mikhail Sedykh, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 56 draws, 63 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Sedykh?
209 games by Mikhail Sedykh 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.