Prepare against Kyrylo Niezhentsev
FM · Poland · World #5,845 classical · FIDE ID 34126660
Our database contains 300 games by Kyrylo Niezhentsev, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kyrylo Niezhentsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kyrylo Niezhentsev 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 | 2,252 | 2,330 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,299 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,324 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 130 | 73 | 97 | 43.3% |
| As White | 145 | 71 | 33 | 41 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 155 | 59 | 40 | 56 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kyrylo Niezhentsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kyrylo Niezhentsev's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 71.7% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 27 | 18.6% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 9.0% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Niezhentsev usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Niezhentsev usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Niezhentsev usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Niezhentsev usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Niezhentsev usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Niezhentsev usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 97.4% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Kyrylo Niezhentsev's chess games
All 300 games by Kyrylo Niezhentsev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 130 wins, 73 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/7/9 | 48.4% |
| E68 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 31 | 19/4/8 | 61.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 0/4/8 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A64 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Larkin | 2,452 | ch-EU Blitz | D05 |
| Dec 2022 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,451 | ch-EU Rapid | B06 |
| Dec 2022 | Margeir Petursson | 2,437 | ch-EU Rapid | A29 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexandru-Vasile David | 2,408 | Bucharest Grand Prix | E47 |
| Apr 2024 | Piotr Sabuk | 2,406 | Katowice Silesia 100th Ann Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 2,135 |
| 267th Warsaw YMCA Golden Autumn | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,126 |
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,171 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 1,797 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,175 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 10 | 8 | 2,272 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,233 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kyrylo Niezhentsev's chess games?
300 games by Kyrylo Niezhentsev, from Sep 2018 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 Kyrylo Niezhentsev has played.
What does Kyrylo Niezhentsev play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Kyrylo Niezhentsev opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kyrylo Niezhentsev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kyrylo Niezhentsev play as White?
As White, Kyrylo Niezhentsev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 48.4% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kyrylo Niezhentsev play as Black?
As Black, Kyrylo Niezhentsev most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 61.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Kyrylo Niezhentsev's FIDE rating?
Kyrylo Niezhentsev is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Kyrylo Niezhentsev played?
Our database contains 300 games by Kyrylo Niezhentsev, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 73 draws, 97 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kyrylo Niezhentsev?
300 games by Kyrylo Niezhentsev 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.