Prepare against Polina Mykhailets
Ukraine · World #20,112 classical · FIDE ID 34110933
When preparing against Polina Mykhailets, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Polina Mykhailets, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Polina Mykhailets's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polina Mykhailets 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 | 2,075 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,870 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,094 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 32.4% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 716 rated games against 498 different opponents, across 91 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 188 | 70 | 51 | 67 | 37.2% | 1,837 | 1,832 | 8 |
| Rapid | 187 | 86 | 20 | 81 | 46.0% | 1,591 | 1,559 | 6 |
| Blitz | 331 | 166 | 26 | 139 | 50.2% | 1,709 | 1,715 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 384 | 119 | 56 | 209 | 31.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 226 | 138 | 34 | 54 | 61.1% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 14 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 67 | 33 | 11 | 23 | 1,960 | 2,009 |
| 2025 | 70 | 28 | 16 | 26 | 2,002 | 2,013 |
| 2024 | 75 | 30 | 14 | 31 | 1,975 | 1,964 |
| 2023 | 35 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 1,637 | 1,698 |
| 2022 | 69 | 31 | 7 | 31 | 1,602 | 1,575 |
| 2021 | 54 | 24 | 13 | 17 | 1,602 | 1,620 |
| 2020 | 130 | 58 | 15 | 57 | 1,553 | 1,544 |
| 2019 | 115 | 55 | 14 | 46 | 1,619 | 1,596 |
| 2018 | 92 | 41 | 5 | 46 | 1,597 | 1,516 |
| 2017 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,625 | 1,425 |
Where Polina Mykhailets has played
Ukraine (47) · Croatia (16) · Austria (12) · Georgia (8) · Czechia (5) · Germany (1) · Greece (1) · Poland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polina Mykhailets's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polina Mykhailets's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mykhailets usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Mykhailets usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Mykhailets usually continues e5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Polina Mykhailets's chess games
All 34 games by Polina Mykhailets in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Volodymyr Kornijchuk | 2,147 | Online Winter Cup SF | E05 |
| Nov 2023 | Alexander Tikovsky | 2,100 | 12th Brno Open | C03 |
| Aug 2024 | Monika Zhezhovska | 2,069 | ch-EU U16 Girls | D58 |
| Dec 2024 | Wee Zhun Teh | 1,977 | Dubrovnik Advent 2024 | C04 |
| Jun 2026 | Dominik Wasiluk | 1,945 | LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,036 |
| LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,903 |
| Dubrovnik Advent 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,086 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,637 |
| ch-UKR rapid w | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,359 |
| 12th Brno Open | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,500 |
| Vrsar Spring Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polina Mykhailets's chess games?
34 games by Polina Mykhailets, from Mar 2018 to Oct 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 Polina Mykhailets has played.
What does Polina Mykhailets play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Polina Mykhailets opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polina Mykhailets answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Polina Mykhailets play as White?
As White, Polina Mykhailets's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polina Mykhailets play as Black?
As Black, Polina Mykhailets most often plays: Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Polina Mykhailets's FIDE rating?
Polina Mykhailets is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Polina Mykhailets played?
Our database contains 34 games by Polina Mykhailets, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polina Mykhailets?
34 games by Polina Mykhailets 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.