Prepare against Pavel Mimkes
DEU · World #12,261 classical · FIDE ID 12990833
When preparing against Pavel Mimkes, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 78 games by Pavel Mimkes, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Mimkes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Mimkes 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 | 2,139 | 2,140 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,044 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,109 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 35 | 9 | 34 | 44.9% |
| As White | 41 | 22 | 4 | 15 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 5 | 19 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Mimkes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Mimkes's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 78.0% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mimkes usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Mimkes usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mimkes usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Mimkes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Mimkes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Pavel Mimkes's chess games
All 78 games by Pavel Mimkes in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Sep 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: 35 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Lorenz Hofmann | 2,092 | ODJM A | B12 |
| Dec 2023 | Emil Eull | 2,077 | chT-GER U20 | B50 |
| Dec 2023 | Linus Koll | 2,059 | chT-GER U20 | B90 |
| May 2026 | Ilya Zomartova | 2,002 | ODJM A | B33 |
| Dec 2023 | Marvin Kieselbach | 1,970 | chT-GER U20 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2014 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,244 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,222 |
| JBLN West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,746 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,633 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,506 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,554 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Mimkes's chess games?
78 games by Pavel Mimkes, from May 2017 to Sep 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 Pavel Mimkes has played.
What does Pavel Mimkes play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Pavel Mimkes opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Mimkes answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Pavel Mimkes play as White?
As White, Pavel Mimkes's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Mimkes play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Mimkes most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Pavel Mimkes's FIDE rating?
Pavel Mimkes is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Pavel Mimkes played?
Our database contains 78 games by Pavel Mimkes, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Mimkes?
78 games by Pavel Mimkes 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.