Prepare against Mikhail Zlotnikov
IM · United States · World #19,995 classical · FIDE ID 2001900
Our database contains 290 games by Mikhail Zlotnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Zlotnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Zlotnikov 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 | 2,057 | 2,378 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 290 | 94 | 79 | 117 | 32.4% |
| As White | 143 | 52 | 41 | 50 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 147 | 42 | 38 | 67 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Zlotnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Zlotnikov's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 125 | 87.4% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 9.8% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 87% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Zlotnikov usually continues Nc3 (78.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zlotnikov usually continues Nc3 (36.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Zlotnikov usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Zlotnikov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Zlotnikov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Zlotnikov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 54 | 75.0% | 36.1% |
| d6 | 10 | 13.9% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 53.7% | 44.8% |
| g6 | 23 | 42.6% | 52.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Mikhail Zlotnikov's chess games
All 290 games by Mikhail Zlotnikov 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: 94 wins, 79 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 41 | 18/14/9 | 43.9% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 14/8/14 | 38.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 67 | 16/22/29 | 23.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A69 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,620 | New York Open | E96 |
| Jan 1991 | Helgi Olafsson | 2,590 | New York Open | A36 |
| Mar 2005 | Alonso Zapata | 2,504 | 7th Foxwoods Open | A22 |
| Jan 1994 | Igor Vasilievich Ivanov | 2,485 | New York Marshall/Enhance | E92 |
| Jul 2007 | Gennadi Zaichik | 2,473 | New Jersey Futurity | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Open | 2000 | 45 | 22.5 | 2,396 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2011 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,350 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,339 |
| Voskresensk | 1992 | 10 | 3 | 2,304 |
| New Jersey Futurity | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,283 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,408 |
| New Jersey Futurity 2nd | 2008 | 9 | 1 | 2,138 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Zlotnikov's chess games?
290 games by Mikhail Zlotnikov, 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 Zlotnikov has played.
What does Mikhail Zlotnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Mikhail Zlotnikov opens with 1.c4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Zlotnikov answers 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Zlotnikov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Zlotnikov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 43.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (23 games, 26.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Zlotnikov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Zlotnikov most often plays: Modern Defense (67 games, 23.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Mikhail Zlotnikov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Zlotnikov is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Mikhail Zlotnikov played?
Our database contains 290 games by Mikhail Zlotnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 79 draws, 117 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Zlotnikov?
290 games by Mikhail Zlotnikov 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.