Prepare against Artem Arikov
FM · Estonia · World #4,828 classical · FIDE ID 4192478
When preparing against Artem Arikov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 36 games by Artem Arikov, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artem Arikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Arikov 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 | 2,278 | 2,415 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,365 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,365 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Arikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Arikov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Arikov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Arikov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Arikov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Artem Arikov's chess games
All 36 games by Artem Arikov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Teodora Injac | 2,424 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
| Jun 2024 | Joaquin Fiorito | 2,404 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| May 2024 | Qianyun Gong | 2,250 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Jun 2024 | Aditya Arutla | 2,243 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| May 2024 | Alexandru Calin | 2,182 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,177 |
| Riga Tech Open A | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,098 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,960 |
| II Tallinn Chess Festival | T1 International Rapid tournament | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,081 |
| II Tallinn Chess Festival | Taltech Rapid / Nõmme Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Arikov's chess games?
36 games by Artem Arikov, from Jul 2004 to Aug 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 Artem Arikov has played.
What does Artem Arikov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Artem Arikov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Arikov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Artem Arikov play as White?
As White, Artem Arikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ponziani Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Arikov play as Black?
As Black, Artem Arikov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Artem Arikov's FIDE rating?
Artem Arikov is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Artem Arikov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Artem Arikov, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Arikov?
36 games by Artem Arikov 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.