Prepare against Mikhail Tsarkou
FIDE · World #9,200 classical · FIDE ID 13534629
When preparing against Mikhail Tsarkou, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 58 games by Mikhail Tsarkou, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Tsarkou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Tsarkou 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 | 2,183 | 2,183 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,126 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,179 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 37.9% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Tsarkou usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Tsarkou usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Tsarkou usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Tsarkou usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Tsarkou usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Tsarkou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Mikhail Tsarkou's chess games
All 58 games by Mikhail Tsarkou in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar | 2,224 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | E71 |
| Feb 2025 | Andrey Milevich | 2,213 | Bronstein Memorial | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Yuliya Liavonava | 2,207 | Minsk Open 2026 | A13 |
| Jul 2026 | Radion Sidorenja | 2,199 | Minsk Open 2026 | C26 |
| Jun 2026 | Oliver Fuertler | 2,141 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,219 |
| Rogachev Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,031 |
| ch-BLR sf | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,784 |
| ch-BLR U18 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,640 |
| chT-BLR U18 | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,033 |
| Minsk Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,215 |
| 23rd Orsha Open A 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,105 |
| Orsha Open | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Tsarkou's chess games?
58 games by Mikhail Tsarkou, from Mar 2023 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 Tsarkou has played.
What does Mikhail Tsarkou play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Mikhail Tsarkou opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Tsarkou answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Tsarkou play as White?
As White, Mikhail Tsarkou's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Tsarkou play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Tsarkou most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Mikhail Tsarkou's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Tsarkou is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mikhail Tsarkou played?
Our database contains 58 games by Mikhail Tsarkou, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Tsarkou?
58 games by Mikhail Tsarkou 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.