Prepare against Pavel Mukhin
Belarus · World #38,730 classical · FIDE ID 13508997
When preparing against Pavel Mukhin, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 48 games by Pavel Mukhin, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Mukhin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Mukhin 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 | 1,941 | 2,227 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,167 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 20.8% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Mukhin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Mukhin's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 42.3% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Mukhin usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Mukhin usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Mukhin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mukhin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Mukhin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mukhin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Pavel Mukhin's chess games
All 48 games by Pavel Mukhin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 20 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Evgeniy Podolchenko | 2,514 | Minsk Open | D03 |
| Jul 2012 | Maxim Lugovskoy | 2,328 | Sochi Meetings | B19 |
| Feb 2011 | Pavel Kiselev | 2,157 | Orsha | B15 |
| Aug 2019 | Cees Duivenvoorde | 2,020 | 2nd European Corporate | E14 |
| Aug 2019 | Viktor Petrov | 1,932 | 2nd European Corporate | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 16 | 7 | 1,901 |
| Sochi Meetings | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,230 |
| Orsha | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,117 |
| 2nd European Corporate | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,182 |
| Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-BLR B | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 2,017 |
| Bronstein Memorial | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,071 |
| Orsha Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Mukhin's chess games?
48 games by Pavel Mukhin, from Mar 2010 to Aug 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 Mukhin has played.
What does Pavel Mukhin play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Pavel Mukhin opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Mukhin answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Pavel Mukhin play as White?
As White, Pavel Mukhin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Mukhin play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Mukhin most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Pavel Mukhin's FIDE rating?
Pavel Mukhin is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Pavel Mukhin played?
Our database contains 48 games by Pavel Mukhin, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 20 draws, 18 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Mukhin?
48 games by Pavel Mukhin 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.