Prepare against Aisen Mestnikov
FM · Russia · World #17,750 classical · FIDE ID 34130117
When preparing against Aisen Mestnikov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 512 games by Aisen Mestnikov, covering Sep 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Aisen Mestnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aisen Mestnikov 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 | 2,079 | 2,302 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 1,997 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,098 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 512 | 174 | 30 | 308 | 34.0% |
| As White | 247 | 89 | 15 | 143 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 265 | 85 | 15 | 165 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aisen Mestnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aisen Mestnikov's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 245 | 99.6% | 39.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Mestnikov usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mestnikov usually continues c4 (39.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mestnikov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Mestnikov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 92 | 68.7% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 39 | 29.1% | 41.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 53.8% | 30.2% |
| d5 | 34 | 42.5% | 33.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Aisen Mestnikov's chess games
All 512 games by Aisen Mestnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 174 wins, 30 draws, 308 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 41 | 16/3/22 | 39.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 12/0/13 | 48.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 4/1/15 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 37 | 13/4/20 | 35.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 30 | 11/2/17 | 36.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 6/1/16 | 26.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Oliver Mihok | 2,547 | Titled Tue | A57 |
| Mar 2026 | Aarav Dengla | 2,506 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Dec 2022 | William Hernandez Gonzalez | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Jun 2022 | Ivan Yeletsky | 2,474 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| May 2016 | Sergey Vokarev | 2,461 | chT2-RUS | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 420 | 157.5 | 2,145 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 46 | 16 | 2,180 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,657 |
| Yakutsk Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,182 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
| chT2-RUS | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 2,079 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,254 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aisen Mestnikov's chess games?
512 games by Aisen Mestnikov, from Sep 2012 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 Aisen Mestnikov has played.
What does Aisen Mestnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Aisen Mestnikov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aisen Mestnikov answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Aisen Mestnikov play as White?
As White, Aisen Mestnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aisen Mestnikov play as Black?
As Black, Aisen Mestnikov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Aisen Mestnikov's FIDE rating?
Aisen Mestnikov is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Aisen Mestnikov played?
Our database contains 512 games by Aisen Mestnikov, covering Sep 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 174 wins, 30 draws, 308 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aisen Mestnikov?
512 games by Aisen Mestnikov 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.