Prepare against Mikhail V. Seleznev
FIDE · World #57,028 classical · FIDE ID 54126738
Our database contains 48 games by Mikhail V. Seleznev, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail V. Seleznev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail V. Seleznev 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 | 1,867 | 2,041 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,935 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,973 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 22 | 5 | 21 | 45.8% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail V. Seleznev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail V. Seleznev's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 29.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Seleznev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Seleznev usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Seleznev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Seleznev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Seleznev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Seleznev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Mikhail V. Seleznev's chess games
All 48 games by Mikhail V. Seleznev in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Anna Afonasieva | 2,148 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D02 |
| Oct 2021 | Artem Uskov | 2,147 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | A26 |
| Oct 2024 | V Feduk | 2,113 | Chigorin Memorial 2024 | A01 |
| Aug 2024 | Denis Kozlov | 2,099 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | A13 |
| Oct 2021 | Evgeniia Satanovskaia | 1,709 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 16 | 8 | 1,837 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,917 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,589 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,905 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,013 |
| St Petersburg Rapid GP | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail V. Seleznev's chess games?
48 games by Mikhail V. Seleznev, from May 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 V. Seleznev has played.
What does Mikhail V. Seleznev play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Mikhail V. Seleznev opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail V. Seleznev answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Mikhail V. Seleznev play as White?
As White, Mikhail V. Seleznev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail V. Seleznev play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail V. Seleznev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Mikhail V. Seleznev's FIDE rating?
Mikhail V. Seleznev is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Mikhail V. Seleznev played?
Our database contains 48 games by Mikhail V. Seleznev, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail V. Seleznev?
48 games by Mikhail V. Seleznev 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.