Prepare against Artem Mescheryakov
FM · Russia · World #3,634 classical · FIDE ID 24247170
When preparing against Artem Mescheryakov, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 38 games by Artem Mescheryakov, covering Dec 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Artem Mescheryakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Mescheryakov 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 | 2,315 | 2,320 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,331 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,301 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 34.2% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 31.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 2,227 rated games against 975 different opponents, across 235 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 581 | 281 | 135 | 165 | 48.4% | 1,769 | 1,822 | 17 |
| Rapid | 841 | 456 | 141 | 244 | 54.2% | 1,855 | 1,948 | 16 |
| Blitz | 724 | 396 | 86 | 242 | 54.7% | 1,837 | 1,912 | 22 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 861 | 248 | 186 | 427 | 28.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 1,158 | 778 | 180 | 200 | 67.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 11 vs IM · 85 vs FM · 24 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 4 vs WIM · 19 vs WFM · 5 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
15 tournament wins from 186 events, 13 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 192 | 114 | 39 | 39 | 2,104 | 2,258 |
| 2025 | 261 | 138 | 58 | 65 | 2,012 | 2,119 |
| 2024 | 221 | 129 | 40 | 52 | 1,975 | 2,110 |
| 2023 | 322 | 176 | 64 | 82 | 1,888 | 2,000 |
| 2022 | 344 | 190 | 68 | 86 | 1,765 | 1,876 |
| 2021 | 244 | 120 | 42 | 82 | 1,705 | 1,754 |
| 2020 | 105 | 57 | 12 | 36 | 1,657 | 1,707 |
| 2019 | 243 | 117 | 25 | 101 | 1,646 | 1,642 |
| 2018 | 187 | 89 | 21 | 77 | 1,600 | 1,550 |
| 2017 | 56 | 21 | 3 | 32 | 1,534 | 1,287 |
| 2016 | 52 | 23 | 3 | 26 | 1,421 | 1,155 |
Where Artem Mescheryakov has played
Russia (230) · Mongolia (3) · Kyrgyzstan (2) · Azerbaijan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Mescheryakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Mescheryakov's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Mescheryakov usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Mescheryakov usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Mescheryakov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Mescheryakov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Artem Mescheryakov's chess games
All 38 games by Artem Mescheryakov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,498 | Barnaul Kura Memorial | B25 |
| May 2026 | Namig Guliyev | 2,481 | Baku Open 2026 | D27 |
| Apr 2026 | Roman Shogdzhiev | 2,431 | Baku Open 2026 | D10 |
| Apr 2026 | Seyed Kian Poormosavi | 2,378 | Baku Open 2026 | E45 |
| Nov 2024 | Andrey Shirokov | 2,245 | 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baku Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,493 |
| 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
| Barnaul Kura Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,319 |
| II Russian Team Men's Cup | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| Asian Schools Chess Championships 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Mescheryakov's chess games?
38 games by Artem Mescheryakov, from Dec 2016 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 Artem Mescheryakov has played.
What does Artem Mescheryakov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Artem Mescheryakov opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Mescheryakov answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Artem Mescheryakov play as White?
As White, Artem Mescheryakov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Mescheryakov play as Black?
As Black, Artem Mescheryakov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Artem Mescheryakov's FIDE rating?
Artem Mescheryakov is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Artem Mescheryakov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Artem Mescheryakov, covering Dec 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Mescheryakov?
38 games by Artem Mescheryakov 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.