Prepare against Mikhail Vitinik
IM · Russia · World #12,720 classical · FIDE ID 4125193
Our database contains 90 games by Mikhail Vitinik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Vitinik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Vitinik 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 | 2,132 | 2,407 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,220 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 2,143 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 20 | 23 | 47 | 22.2% |
| As White | 46 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 93.5% | 37.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 37.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Vitinik usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vitinik usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Vitinik usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vitinik usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 70.8% | 26.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Mikhail Vitinik's chess games
All 90 games by Mikhail Vitinik 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: 20 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Sergei Soloviov | 2,370 | Vladivostok Open | C02 |
| Sep 2012 | Nikolay Korniushin | 2,360 | Vladivostok Russian Cup | A48 |
| Jan 2006 | Andrey Gritsenko | 2,319 | ch-Primorie PL | B06 |
| Jan 2006 | Vladimir Belyi | 2,305 | ch-Primorie PL | B07 |
| May 2007 | Konstantin Bazarov | 2,232 | chT2-RUS | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladivostok Open | 2007 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,277 |
| Vladivostok | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,249 |
| Vladivostok Russian Cup | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,235 |
| ch-Primorie PL | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,352 |
| Vladivostok Open 2 | 1995 | 8 | 3 | 2,310 |
| chT-DV FR | 2007 | 7 | 1 | 2,057 |
| chT2-RUS | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-Vladivostok | 2008 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Vitinik's chess games?
90 games by Mikhail Vitinik, 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 Vitinik has played.
What does Mikhail Vitinik play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Mikhail Vitinik opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Vitinik answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Vitinik play as White?
As White, Mikhail Vitinik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Vitinik play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Vitinik most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Mikhail Vitinik's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Vitinik is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Mikhail Vitinik played?
Our database contains 90 games by Mikhail Vitinik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Vitinik?
90 games by Mikhail Vitinik 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.