Prepare against Mikhail Utseth
Norway · World #124,210 classical · FIDE ID 1517562
When preparing against Mikhail Utseth, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Mikhail Utseth, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Utseth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Utseth 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 | 1,662 | 1,709 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,813 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 47 | 11 | 46 | 45.2% |
| As White | 53 | 25 | 6 | 22 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 51 | 22 | 5 | 24 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Utseth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Utseth's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 81.1% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 13.2% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 55.8% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Utseth usually continues e3 (54.2% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Utseth usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Utseth usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Utseth usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Utseth usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Utseth usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 42.3% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 30.8% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Mikhail Utseth's chess games
All 104 games by Mikhail Utseth in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 47 wins, 11 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Daniel Barker | 1,976 | Asker Autumn Master | D30 |
| Jan 2017 | Per Odegaard | 1,935 | Asker CC-ch Master | A80 |
| Mar 2018 | Kjell F. Pettersen | 1,860 | ch-Asker CC | D20 |
| Apr 2013 | Neil Benn | 1,825 | ch-Asker CC | D04 |
| Nov 2016 | Rolf Rostad | 1,823 | Asker Autumn A | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asker CC | 2018 | 21 | 6.5 | 1,611 |
| Asker Autumn | 2013 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,624 |
| ch-Asker CC A | 2015 | 12 | 9.5 | 1,465 |
| Asker CC-ch Master | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,659 |
| ch-Asker CC Class A | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,426 |
| Asker Autumn A | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,761 |
| Asker Host A | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,661 |
| Asker Autumn Master | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,715 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Utseth's chess games?
104 games by Mikhail Utseth, from Jan 2013 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 Utseth has played.
What does Mikhail Utseth play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Mikhail Utseth opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Utseth answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Utseth play as White?
As White, Mikhail Utseth's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Utseth play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Utseth most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Mikhail Utseth's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Utseth is currently rated 1,662 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,709 (May 2014).
How many games has Mikhail Utseth played?
Our database contains 104 games by Mikhail Utseth, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 11 draws, 46 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Utseth?
104 games by Mikhail Utseth 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.