Prepare against Arturs Neiksans
GM · LVA · World #290 classical · FIDE ID 11601388
Our database contains 1,821 games by Arturs Neiksans, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arturs Neiksans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arturs Neiksans 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 | 2,554 | 2,631 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,515 | 2,674 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,532 | 2,645 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,821 | 814 | 632 | 375 | 44.7% |
| As White | 924 | 453 | 306 | 165 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 897 | 361 | 326 | 210 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arturs Neiksans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arturs Neiksans's side.
First moves as White (924 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 604 | 65.4% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 149 | 16.1% | 66.4% |
| c4 | 74 | 8.0% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 69 | 7.5% | 67.4% |
| b3 | 21 | 2.3% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.5% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Neiksans usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Neiksans usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Neiksans usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 66.4% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Neiksans usually continues g3 (63.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Neiksans usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Neiksans usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 279 | 71.0% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 81 | 20.6% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 3.3% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 2.8% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (332 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 173 | 52.1% | 52.6% |
| f5 | 137 | 41.3% | 60.2% |
| d5 | 21 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Arturs Neiksans's chess games
All 1,821 games by Arturs Neiksans in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 814 wins, 632 draws, 375 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 84 | 38/24/22 | 45.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 76 | 34/33/9 | 44.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 53 | 32/11/10 | 60.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40 | 19/15/6 | 47.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 37 | 16/14/7 | 43.2% |
| A33 | English Opening | 33 | 16/13/4 | 48.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 27 | 13/8/6 | 48.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 17/7/3 | 63.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 159 | 73/45/41 | 45.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 151 | 84/38/29 | 55.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 70 | 21/35/14 | 30.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 49 | 16/20/13 | 32.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 15/17/6 | 39.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 30 | 8/15/7 | 26.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 4/15/8 | 14.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Chessable Masters Play In | A05 |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,742 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
| Nov 2016 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,741 | Bundesliga 2016-17 | B47 |
| Dec 2010 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,726 | ch-EU rapid | A87 |
| Mar 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,721 | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 207 | 131.5 | 2,492 |
| ch-LAT | 2025 | 94 | 65 | 2,505 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 65 | 45.5 | 2,538 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 57 | 33 | 2,545 |
| Baltic zt | 2017 | 49 | 30 | 2,556 |
| Liepajas Rokade | 2016 | 40 | 18 | 2,535 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,695 |
| 21st Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2021 | 26 | 20.5 | 2,496 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Igor Kovalenko (58 games) · Kaido Kulaots (22 games) · Normunds Miezis (22 games) · Toms Kantans (20 games) · Meelis Kanep (14 games) · Ilmars Starostits (13 games) · Tomas Laurusas (13 games) · Niclas Huschenbeth (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arturs Neiksans's chess games?
1,821 games by Arturs Neiksans, from Apr 2003 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 Arturs Neiksans has played.
What does Arturs Neiksans play on the first move as White?
Across 924 games with White in our database, Arturs Neiksans opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arturs Neiksans answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Arturs Neiksans play as White?
As White, Arturs Neiksans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (84 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (76 games, 44.7% win rate); Réti Opening (53 games, 60.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 924 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arturs Neiksans play as Black?
As Black, Arturs Neiksans most often plays: Dutch Defense (159 games, 45.9% win rate); Sicilian (151 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (70 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 897 games.
What is Arturs Neiksans's FIDE rating?
Arturs Neiksans is currently rated 2,554 in classical chess, 2,515 in rapid and 2,532 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,631 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Arturs Neiksans played?
Our database contains 1,821 games by Arturs Neiksans, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 814 wins, 632 draws, 375 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arturs Neiksans?
1,821 games by Arturs Neiksans 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.