Prepare against Artemij Minakov
Russia · World #10,333 classical · FIDE ID 24295809
Our database contains 64 games by Artemij Minakov, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artemij Minakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artemij Minakov 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 | 2,165 | 2,165 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,120 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,177 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 28.1% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artemij Minakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artemij Minakov's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 71.4% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 20.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 56.0% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Minakov usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Minakov usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Minakov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …a6 (14% of these games) — Minakov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Minakov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Artemij Minakov's chess games
All 64 games by Artemij Minakov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 18 wins, 24 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab | 2,374 | 2nd Mesir Int Open 2026 | D33 |
| Aug 2026 | Bagaturov,G | 2,297 | 2nd Burhaniye Oren Open | A61 |
| Apr 2026 | Allahverdi Hamidov | 2,289 | 2nd Mesir Int Open 2026 | C48 |
| Feb 2023 | Ruslan Lisimenko | 2,241 | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | E10 |
| Aug 2026 | Enes Yusuf Maruflu | 2,204 | 2. BURHANİYE ÖREN ULUSLARARASI AÇIK SATRANÇ TURNUVASI | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,096 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,512 |
| 2nd Mesir Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,296 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,275 |
| 2nd Burhaniye Oren Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
| TCh-RUS HL | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artemij Minakov's chess games?
64 games by Artemij Minakov, from Dec 2016 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 Artemij Minakov has played.
What does Artemij Minakov play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Artemij Minakov opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artemij Minakov answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Artemij Minakov play as White?
As White, Artemij Minakov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artemij Minakov play as Black?
As Black, Artemij Minakov most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Artemij Minakov's FIDE rating?
Artemij Minakov is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Artemij Minakov played?
Our database contains 64 games by Artemij Minakov, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 24 draws, 22 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artemij Minakov?
64 games by Artemij Minakov 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.