Prepare against Vladimir Mikhalsky
Ukraine · World #8,758 classical · FIDE ID 14144352
When preparing against Vladimir Mikhalsky, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 26.1% over 46 games.
Our database contains 2,553 games by Vladimir Mikhalsky, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Mikhalsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Mikhalsky 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 | 2,191 | 2,295 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,367 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,381 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,553 | 1,111 | 197 | 1,244 | 43.5% |
| As White | 1,285 | 575 | 94 | 615 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 1,268 | 536 | 103 | 629 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Mikhalsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Mikhalsky's side.
First moves as White (1,283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 756 | 58.9% | 47.9% |
| c4 | 355 | 27.7% | 45.6% |
| e4 | 164 | 12.8% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.3% | 37.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Mikhalsky usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mikhalsky usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mikhalsky usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Mikhalsky usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mikhalsky usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mikhalsky usually continues g3 (38.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (578 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 506 | 87.5% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 61 | 10.6% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (428 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 353 | 82.5% | 47.9% |
| g6 | 71 | 16.6% | 52.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Mikhalsky's chess games
All 2,553 games by Vladimir Mikhalsky in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 1,111 wins, 197 draws, 1,244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 225 | 97/17/111 | 43.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 118 | 47/7/64 | 39.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 94 | 42/4/48 | 44.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 93 | 49/8/36 | 52.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 83 | 39/9/35 | 47.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 56 | 26/5/25 | 46.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 12/5/29 | 26.1% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 35 | 14/4/17 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 33 | 17/2/14 | 51.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 16/1/15 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 542 | 235/39/268 | 43.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 89 | 38/7/44 | 42.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 78 | 34/8/36 | 43.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 76 | 27/8/41 | 35.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 69 | 20/5/44 | 29.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 45 | 21/4/20 | 46.7% |
| A45 | London System | 44 | 24/3/17 | 54.5% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 40 | 17/2/21 | 42.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 29 | 13/2/14 | 44.8% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 10/3/12 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Levon Aronian | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | A25 |
| Nov 2020 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,648 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Feb 2016 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,635 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Rapid | A10 |
| Apr 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | 2,630 | Titled Tue Late | A34 |
| Apr 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,627 | Titled Tue Late | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,246 | 1,064 | 2,228 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 86 | 33.5 | 2,099 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 13 | 2,168 |
| Kiev Blitz Marathon | 2023 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-UKR sf U16 | 2001 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,295 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,940 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,098 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,104 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolai Vlassov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Mikhalsky's chess games?
2,553 games by Vladimir Mikhalsky, from Mar 2015 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 Vladimir Mikhalsky has played.
What does Vladimir Mikhalsky play on the first move as White?
Across 1,283 games with White in our database, Vladimir Mikhalsky opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Mikhalsky answers 1...g6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Mikhalsky play as White?
As White, Vladimir Mikhalsky's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (225 games, 43.1% win rate); Catalan (118 games, 39.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (94 games, 44.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,285 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Mikhalsky play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Mikhalsky most often plays: Modern Defense (542 games, 43.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (89 games, 42.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (78 games, 43.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,268 games.
What is Vladimir Mikhalsky's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Mikhalsky is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Vladimir Mikhalsky played?
Our database contains 2,553 games by Vladimir Mikhalsky, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,111 wins, 197 draws, 1,244 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Mikhalsky?
2,553 games by Vladimir Mikhalsky 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.