Prepare against Nikolay A Legky
GM · France · World #3,595 classical · FIDE ID 14100312
Our database contains 1,409 games by Nikolay A Legky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay A Legky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay A Legky 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 | 2,316 | 2,497 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,406 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,399 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,409 | 644 | 497 | 267 | 45.7% |
| As White | 691 | 349 | 239 | 102 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 718 | 295 | 258 | 165 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay A Legky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay A Legky's side.
First moves as White (691 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 627 | 90.7% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 27 | 3.9% | 64.8% |
| b3 | 12 | 1.7% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 0.6% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Legky usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Legky usually continues c4 (70.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Legky usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 64.8% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Legky usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Legky usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Legky usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 243 | 78.6% | 60.5% |
| c5 | 28 | 9.1% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 17 | 5.5% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.6% | 70.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 102 | 39.4% | 57.4% |
| d5 | 93 | 35.9% | 52.7% |
| f5 | 32 | 12.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 26 | 10.0% | 59.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Nikolay A Legky's chess games
All 1,409 games by Nikolay A Legky 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: 644 wins, 497 draws, 267 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 94 | 51/29/14 | 54.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 89 | 41/36/11 | 46.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 51 | 26/20/5 | 51.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 40 | 25/6/9 | 62.5% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 14/11/9 | 41.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 19/9/5 | 57.6% |
| A48 | London System | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 11/6/1 | 61.1% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 5/13/0 | 27.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 75 | 24/28/23 | 32.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 65 | 19/24/22 | 29.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 52 | 31/11/10 | 59.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 49 | 22/13/14 | 44.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 43 | 17/16/10 | 39.5% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 18/3/9 | 60.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 5/16/6 | 18.5% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 26 | 10/12/4 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1998 | Vadim Milov | 2,635 | chT-FRA | D26 |
| Jan 2002 | Konstantin Landa | 2,619 | chT1-FRA | C10 |
| Jul 2014 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,608 | 89th Paris Open-FIDE | E16 |
| Jan 1996 | Anatoli Vaisser | 2,565 | chT-FRA | D36 |
| May 2003 | Klaus Bischoff | 2,564 | chT-FRA Poule Basse | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 53 | 29 | 2,520 |
| ch-URS Army | 1991 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,416 |
| Cannes Open | 1999 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,479 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2010 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,495 |
| chT-URS Army | 1990 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,466 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2,387 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,274 |
| ch-URS52 Semifinal | 1984 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay A Legky's chess games?
1,409 games by Nikolay A Legky, 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 Nikolay A Legky has played.
What does Nikolay A Legky play on the first move as White?
Across 691 games with White in our database, Nikolay A Legky opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay A Legky answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Nikolay A Legky play as White?
As White, Nikolay A Legky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (94 games, 54.3% win rate); Slav Defense (89 games, 46.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (51 games, 51.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 691 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay A Legky play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay A Legky most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (75 games, 32.0% win rate); Indian Defense (65 games, 29.2% win rate); French Defense (52 games, 59.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 718 games.
What is Nikolay A Legky's FIDE rating?
Nikolay A Legky is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,497 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Nikolay A Legky played?
Our database contains 1,409 games by Nikolay A Legky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 644 wins, 497 draws, 267 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay A Legky?
1,409 games by Nikolay A Legky 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.