Prepare against Svetoslav Mihajlov
CM · Norway · World #15,304 classical · FIDE ID 1507168
Our database contains 327 games by Svetoslav Mihajlov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svetoslav Mihajlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svetoslav 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 | 2,102 | 2,203 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,177 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,249 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 121 | 70 | 136 | 37.0% |
| As White | 162 | 67 | 36 | 59 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 165 | 54 | 34 | 77 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svetoslav Mihajlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svetoslav Mihajlov's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 53.7% | 51.7% |
| e4 | 56 | 34.6% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.1% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Mihajlov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 48.1% | 47.3% |
| e5 | 35 | 45.5% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 57.7% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 38.5% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Svetoslav Mihajlov's chess games
All 327 games by Svetoslav Mihajlov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 121 wins, 70 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,621 | ch-NOR Rapid A | A33 |
| Apr 2012 | Simon K Williams | 2,506 | Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | A28 |
| Jan 2020 | Sumiya Bilguun | 2,486 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | A30 |
| Sep 2014 | Frode Elsness | 2,465 | Oslo Open A | E84 |
| Dec 2014 | Neil McDonald | 2,431 | 6th London Classic Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 25 | 12 | 2,122 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 19 | 8 | 2,082 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 12 | 7 | 2,001 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,247 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| 5th Oslo Sveins Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,011 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,106 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svetoslav Mihajlov's chess games?
327 games by Svetoslav Mihajlov, from Oct 2008 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 Svetoslav Mihajlov has played.
What does Svetoslav Mihajlov play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Svetoslav Mihajlov opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svetoslav Mihajlov answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Svetoslav Mihajlov play as White?
As White, Svetoslav Mihajlov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svetoslav Mihajlov play as Black?
As Black, Svetoslav Mihajlov most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Svetoslav Mihajlov's FIDE rating?
Svetoslav Mihajlov is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Svetoslav Mihajlov played?
Our database contains 327 games by Svetoslav Mihajlov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 70 draws, 136 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svetoslav Mihajlov?
327 games by Svetoslav 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.