Prepare against Sebastian Mihajlov
IM · CRI · World #2,219 classical · FIDE ID 1512110
When preparing against Sebastian Mihajlov, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 17.1% over 35 games.
Our database contains 1,204 games by Sebastian Mihajlov, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Mihajlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Mihajlov 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 | 2,372 | 2,414 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,328 | 2,391 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,479 | 2,482 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,204 | 485 | 367 | 352 | 40.3% |
| As White | 604 | 264 | 181 | 159 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 600 | 221 | 186 | 193 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Mihajlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Mihajlov's side.
First moves as White (604 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 418 | 69.2% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 161 | 26.7% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 1.7% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 7 | 1.2% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 147 | 54.2% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 79 | 29.2% | 54.4% |
| c5 | 17 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 4.1% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 6 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 99 | 47.6% | 49.5% |
| Nf6 | 98 | 47.1% | 58.2% |
| h6 | 6 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Sebastian Mihajlov's chess games
All 1,204 games by Sebastian Mihajlov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 485 wins, 367 draws, 352 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 68 | 32/22/14 | 47.1% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 52 | 22/21/9 | 42.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 12/9/15 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 22/8/3 | 66.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 14/13/4 | 45.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 98 | 27/41/30 | 27.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 35 | 6/14/15 | 17.1% |
| A11 | English Opening | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 13/1/11 | 52.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,763 | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | B25 |
| Jan 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,700 | Titled Tue Early | B56 |
| Jun 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,699 | Titled Tue Late | B41 |
| May 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Late | E70 |
| May 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,669 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 263 | 150 | 2,416 |
| ch-NOR | 2021 | 54 | 25 | 2,362 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 39 | 20.5 | 2,187 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2015 | 27 | 13 | 2,272 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 24 | 12 | 2,487 |
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,227 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 18 | 12 | 2,420 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 2,203 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Leinier Dominguez Perez (14 games) · Aryan Tari (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Mihajlov's chess games?
1,204 games by Sebastian Mihajlov, from May 2010 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 Sebastian Mihajlov has played.
What does Sebastian Mihajlov play on the first move as White?
Across 604 games with White in our database, Sebastian Mihajlov opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Mihajlov answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...h6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Mihajlov play as White?
As White, Sebastian Mihajlov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (68 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (52 games, 42.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (36 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 604 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Mihajlov play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Mihajlov most often plays: Slav Defense (98 games, 27.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (35 games, 17.1% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 600 games.
What is Sebastian Mihajlov's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Mihajlov is currently rated 2,372 in classical chess, 2,328 in rapid and 2,479 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Sebastian Mihajlov played?
Our database contains 1,204 games by Sebastian Mihajlov, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 485 wins, 367 draws, 352 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Mihajlov?
1,204 games by Sebastian Mihajlov 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.