Prepare against Viacheslav Mikhailov
IM · Russia · World #1,479 classical · FIDE ID 4187369
When preparing against Viacheslav Mikhailov, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 591 games by Viacheslav Mikhailov, covering Apr 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Viacheslav Mikhailov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viacheslav Mikhailov 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 | 2,412 | 2,429 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,328 | 2,328 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,381 | 2,381 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 591 | 293 | 94 | 204 | 49.6% |
| As White | 285 | 152 | 47 | 86 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 306 | 141 | 47 | 118 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viacheslav Mikhailov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viacheslav Mikhailov's side.
First moves as White (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 181 | 63.5% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 71 | 24.9% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 26 | 9.1% | 76.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.5% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Mikhailov usually continues g3 (61.9% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Mikhailov usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Mikhailov usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Mikhailov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mikhailov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Mikhailov usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 66 | 53.2% | 62.1% |
| c5 | 57 | 46.0% | 64.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 75.4% | 49.4% |
| c5 | 25 | 21.2% | 56.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
Viacheslav Mikhailov's chess games
All 591 games by Viacheslav Mikhailov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Nov 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: 293 wins, 94 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 101 | 59/10/32 | 58.4% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 33 | 14/2/17 | 42.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 64 | 38/2/24 | 59.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/0/12 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Wesley So | 2,771 | Titled Tue Late | E91 |
| Aug 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,703 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,697 | Titled Tue Late | A26 |
| Jun 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,685 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Mar 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,679 | Titled Tue Early | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 341 | 202.5 | 2,446 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2011 | 35 | 20 | 2,257 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 27 | 12 | 2,327 |
| Kostroma Moskalev Memorial | 2010 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,303 |
| Kostroma Spring | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 2,251 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 5 | 2,264 |
| Speed Chess Q1 | 2022 | 12 | 7 | 2,303 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viacheslav Mikhailov's chess games?
591 games by Viacheslav Mikhailov, from Apr 2008 to Nov 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 Viacheslav Mikhailov has played.
What does Viacheslav Mikhailov play on the first move as White?
Across 285 games with White in our database, Viacheslav Mikhailov opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viacheslav Mikhailov answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Viacheslav Mikhailov play as White?
As White, Viacheslav Mikhailov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (101 games, 58.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 285 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viacheslav Mikhailov play as Black?
As Black, Viacheslav Mikhailov most often plays: Pirc Defense (64 games, 59.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 306 games.
What is Viacheslav Mikhailov's FIDE rating?
Viacheslav Mikhailov is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,328 in rapid and 2,381 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Viacheslav Mikhailov played?
Our database contains 591 games by Viacheslav Mikhailov, covering Apr 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 293 wins, 94 draws, 204 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viacheslav Mikhailov?
591 games by Viacheslav Mikhailov 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.