Prepare against Mikhail Simantsev
GM · Ukraine · World #2,027 classical · FIDE ID 14104555
Our database contains 1,360 games by Mikhail Simantsev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Simantsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Simantsev 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 | 2,382 | 2,569 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,379 | 2,531 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,394 | 2,578 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,360 | 546 | 546 | 268 | 40.1% |
| As White | 679 | 308 | 277 | 94 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 681 | 238 | 269 | 174 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Simantsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Simantsev's side.
First moves as White (679 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 624 | 91.9% | 66.4% |
| e4 | 35 | 5.2% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 16 | 2.4% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Simantsev usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Simantsev usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Simantsev usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Simantsev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Simantsev usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Simantsev usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (336 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 200 | 59.5% | 63.5% |
| e5 | 114 | 33.9% | 49.1% |
| c6 | 16 | 4.8% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 204 | 82.9% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 26 | 10.6% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 15 | 6.1% | 46.7% |
Mikhail Simantsev's chess games
All 1,360 games by Mikhail Simantsev 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: 546 wins, 546 draws, 268 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 139 | 62/59/18 | 44.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 72 | 47/12/13 | 65.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 70 | 26/27/17 | 37.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 45 | 24/17/4 | 53.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 18/16/4 | 47.4% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 10/13/5 | 35.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 23 | 10/12/1 | 43.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 23 | 11/10/2 | 47.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 14/4/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 124 | 68/33/23 | 54.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 69 | 32/12/25 | 46.4% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 56 | 12/27/17 | 21.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 48 | 13/19/16 | 27.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 2/24/8 | 5.9% |
| A62 | Catalan | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 25 | 2/23/0 | 8.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Jacek Tomczak | 2,598 | 2nd Baltic Cup | B84 |
| Jan 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,596 | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | A65 |
| Jun 2013 | Robert Kempinski | 2,587 | 8th Teplice Open | E14 |
| Jun 1999 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,568 | Swidnica Open | B51 |
| Oct 2019 | Tigran K. Harutyunyan | 2,555 | Almaty Open | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2021 | 39 | 19.5 | 2,460 |
| Donskoj | 2010 | 37 | 29 | 2,582 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2018 | 36 | 26.5 | 2,422 |
| Kharkov Caissa Open | 2003 | 27 | 14 | 2,221 |
| Lueneburg GM | 2017 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,502 |
| Moscow Kolomenskaya Open | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-UKR | 2003 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,358 |
| Kharkov Caissa | 2010 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,602 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Simantsev's chess games?
1,360 games by Mikhail Simantsev, 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 Simantsev has played.
What does Mikhail Simantsev play on the first move as White?
Across 679 games with White in our database, Mikhail Simantsev opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Simantsev answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Simantsev play as White?
As White, Mikhail Simantsev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (139 games, 44.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (72 games, 65.3% win rate); Indian Defense (70 games, 37.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 679 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Simantsev play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Simantsev most often plays: Sicilian (124 games, 54.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (69 games, 46.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (56 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 681 games.
What is Mikhail Simantsev's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Simantsev is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,379 in rapid and 2,394 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,569 (May 2011).
How many games has Mikhail Simantsev played?
Our database contains 1,360 games by Mikhail Simantsev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 546 wins, 546 draws, 268 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Simantsev?
1,360 games by Mikhail Simantsev 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.