Prepare against Pavel Miroshnichenko
FM · FIDE · World #7,576 classical · FIDE ID 4188659
When preparing against Pavel Miroshnichenko, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 243 games by Pavel Miroshnichenko, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Miroshnichenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Miroshnichenko 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 | 2,213 | 2,315 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,303 | 2,361 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,302 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 84 | 58 | 101 | 34.6% |
| As White | 124 | 52 | 27 | 45 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 119 | 32 | 31 | 56 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Miroshnichenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Miroshnichenko's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 84.7% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 8.9% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 6.5% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Miroshnichenko usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Miroshnichenko usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Miroshnichenko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Miroshnichenko usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Miroshnichenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Miroshnichenko usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 78.0% | 48.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 10.2% | 91.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 81.8% | 29.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Pavel Miroshnichenko's chess games
All 243 games by Pavel Miroshnichenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 84 wins, 58 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Semen I. Dvoirys | 2,557 | 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | C90 |
| Oct 2014 | Tomas Oral | 2,513 | 22nd Chigorin Memorial | C92 |
| Jul 2020 | Petro Golubka | 2,495 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Oct 2018 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,485 | ch-RUS blitz | C77 |
| Jun 2020 | Lela Javakhishvili | 2,475 | Titled Tue | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 72 | 30 | 2,228 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 15 | 8 | 2,308 |
| chT-Moscow | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,341 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 15th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,388 |
| 37th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-Krasnodar South Region | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 28th Krakow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Miroshnichenko's chess games?
243 games by Pavel Miroshnichenko, from Apr 2004 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 Pavel Miroshnichenko has played.
What does Pavel Miroshnichenko play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Pavel Miroshnichenko opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Miroshnichenko answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Pavel Miroshnichenko play as White?
As White, Pavel Miroshnichenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Miroshnichenko play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Miroshnichenko most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Pavel Miroshnichenko's FIDE rating?
Pavel Miroshnichenko is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,303 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Pavel Miroshnichenko played?
Our database contains 243 games by Pavel Miroshnichenko, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 58 draws, 101 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Miroshnichenko?
243 games by Pavel Miroshnichenko 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.