Prepare against Mikhail Pleshkov
FIDE · World #21,387 classical · FIDE ID 34106917
Our database contains 45 games by Mikhail Pleshkov, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Pleshkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Pleshkov 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 | 2,046 | 2,046 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,970 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,954 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 | 6 | 26 | 28.9% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Pleshkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Pleshkov's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pleshkov usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pleshkov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Pleshkov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Mikhail Pleshkov's chess games
All 45 games by Mikhail Pleshkov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Daniel Carlsson | 2,299 | 40th ECC Open | D79 |
| Oct 2024 | D Tasev | 2,188 | 39th ECC Open | A46 |
| Oct 2025 | SJ Filipovic | 2,182 | 40th ECC Open | A49 |
| Oct 2024 | Xhevat Suhogerlla | 2,172 | 39th ECC Open | D05 |
| Nov 2019 | Carsten Pedersen | 2,097 | 35th EU-Cup | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,857 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2026 | 9 | 1 | 1,940 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,222 |
| 32nd EU-Cup | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,125 |
| 40th ECC Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| 36th EU-Cup | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2,104 |
| 35th EU-Cup | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2,244 |
| 38th EU-Cup | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Pleshkov's chess games?
45 games by Mikhail Pleshkov, from Nov 2012 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 Mikhail Pleshkov has played.
What does Mikhail Pleshkov play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mikhail Pleshkov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Pleshkov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Pleshkov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Pleshkov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Pleshkov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Pleshkov most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mikhail Pleshkov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Pleshkov is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mikhail Pleshkov played?
Our database contains 45 games by Mikhail Pleshkov, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Pleshkov?
45 games by Mikhail Pleshkov 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.