Prepare against Mikhail Spizharny
FM · Belarus · World #2,127 classical · FIDE ID 13516078
When preparing against Mikhail Spizharny, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 424 games by Mikhail Spizharny, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Spizharny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Spizharny 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 | 2,377 | 2,394 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,131 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,324 | 2,337 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 424 | 198 | 107 | 119 | 46.7% |
| As White | 217 | 114 | 54 | 49 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 207 | 84 | 53 | 70 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Spizharny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Spizharny's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 58.5% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 73 | 33.6% | 63.7% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.2% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Spizharny usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Spizharny usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Spizharny usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Spizharny usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Spizharny usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Spizharny usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 32.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 29.6% | 58.6% |
| c5 | 29 | 29.6% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.1% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 56.7% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 25.4% | 44.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 6.0% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Mikhail Spizharny's chess games
All 424 games by Mikhail Spizharny in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 198 wins, 107 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 46 | 19/17/10 | 41.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 29 | 15/4/10 | 51.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Abhimanyu Puranik | 2,649 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Jun 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,634 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | A46 |
| Oct 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,617 | Titled Tue Early | E00 |
| Aug 2026 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,615 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B01 |
| Nov 2024 | Pouya Idani | 2,603 | Titled Tue Early | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 131 | 79.5 | 2,378 |
| Orsha Open | 2026 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2024 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,095 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-BLR U18 | 2021 | 14 | 9 | 2,202 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,900 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,389 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maksim Tsaruk (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Spizharny's chess games?
424 games by Mikhail Spizharny, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 Spizharny has played.
What does Mikhail Spizharny play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Mikhail Spizharny opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Spizharny answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Spizharny play as White?
As White, Mikhail Spizharny's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (46 games, 41.3% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Spizharny play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Spizharny most often plays: Alekhine Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Mikhail Spizharny's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Spizharny is currently rated 2,377 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,324 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mikhail Spizharny played?
Our database contains 424 games by Mikhail Spizharny, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 107 draws, 119 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Spizharny?
424 games by Mikhail Spizharny 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.