Prepare against Artemij Minakov
Russia · World #8,525 classical · FIDE ID 24295809
When preparing against Artemij Minakov, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 66 games by Artemij Minakov, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 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 | 2,196 | 2,196 | Sep 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 | 66 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 25.8% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 23.3% |
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 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 72.2% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 19.4% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 51.9% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Minakov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Minakov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% 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 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Artemij Minakov's chess games
All 66 games by Artemij Minakov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 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% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 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 | Giorgi Bagaturov | 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 |
| 2nd Mesir Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,296 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,512 |
| 2nd Burhaniye Oren Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,275 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artemij Minakov's chess games?
66 games by Artemij Minakov, from Dec 2016 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 Artemij Minakov has played.
What does Artemij Minakov play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Artemij Minakov opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (19% 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 (46% of games), 1...d5 (38% 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); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artemij Minakov play as Black?
As Black, Artemij Minakov most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Artemij Minakov's FIDE rating?
Artemij Minakov is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Artemij Minakov played?
Our database contains 66 games by Artemij Minakov, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artemij Minakov?
66 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.