Prepare against Dmitrij Novitzkij
IM · Belarus · World #9,501 classical · FIDE ID 13500619
Our database contains 407 games by Dmitrij Novitzkij, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dmitrij Novitzkij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitrij Novitzkij 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 | 2,178 | 2,408 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,273 | 2,327 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,317 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 407 | 129 | 161 | 117 | 31.7% |
| As White | 203 | 67 | 85 | 51 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 204 | 62 | 76 | 66 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitrij Novitzkij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitrij Novitzkij's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 181 | 89.2% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 5.9% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.4% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Novitzkij usually continues Nc3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Novitzkij usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Novitzkij usually continues d4 (47.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Novitzkij usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Novitzkij usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Novitzkij usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 63 | 63.6% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 33 | 33.3% | 42.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 72.0% | 53.7% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 25.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Dmitrij Novitzkij's chess games
All 407 games by Dmitrij Novitzkij 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: 129 wins, 161 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 80 | 28/35/17 | 35.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 46 | 14/20/12 | 30.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Andrey Zhigalko | 2,597 | Minsk Open | B22 |
| Feb 2000 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,567 | Petrov Memorial Open | A07 |
| Mar 2003 | Sergei Azarov | 2,530 | ch-BLR 69th | C26 |
| Jan 2001 | Viacheslav Dydyshko | 2,518 | ch-BLR | D46 |
| Jan 2007 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,516 | ch-BLR | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BLR | 2007 | 45 | 17.5 | 2,366 |
| Orsha IM | 2021 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,326 |
| Minsk Open | 2015 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,352 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2001 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,463 |
| Tula | 2000 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-BLR 69th | 2003 | 12 | 6 | 2,437 |
| ch-BLR 70th | 2004 | 11 | 3 | 2,273 |
| RUS-Cup | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,426 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitrij Novitzkij's chess games?
407 games by Dmitrij Novitzkij, 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 Dmitrij Novitzkij has played.
What does Dmitrij Novitzkij play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Dmitrij Novitzkij opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitrij Novitzkij answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Dmitrij Novitzkij play as White?
As White, Dmitrij Novitzkij's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (80 games, 35.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitrij Novitzkij play as Black?
As Black, Dmitrij Novitzkij most often plays: Slav Defense (46 games, 30.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Dmitrij Novitzkij's FIDE rating?
Dmitrij Novitzkij is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,273 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Dmitrij Novitzkij played?
Our database contains 407 games by Dmitrij Novitzkij, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 161 draws, 117 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitrij Novitzkij?
407 games by Dmitrij Novitzkij 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.