Prepare against Mark V. Neronov
Russia · World #37,949 classical · FIDE ID 34293132
When preparing against Mark V. Neronov, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 59 games by Mark V. Neronov, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark V. Neronov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark V. Neronov 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 | 1,945 | 2,004 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,114 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 2,006 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 18 | 10 | 31 | 30.5% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark V. Neronov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark V. Neronov's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| d3 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Neronov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Neronov usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Neronov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 10.0% score
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Neronov usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Neronov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Neronov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 72.2% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Mark V. Neronov's chess games
All 59 games by Mark V. Neronov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Jul 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E95 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Boris Brusilovskiy | 2,067 | Black Sea GP Rapid | B01 |
| Dec 2021 | Kerem Erten | 2,010 | ch-EU Schools U13 | B17 |
| Oct 2021 | Bartosz Bartodziej | 1,923 | ch-EU Hybrid U12 | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Ruslan Zulpikarov | 1,918 | II Russian Team Men's Cup | B12 |
| Sep 2022 | Aleksandr Bujakevich | 1,911 | Sochi City Park Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,721 |
| Sochi City Park Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,816 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Open | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,825 |
| Black Sea GP Rapid | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,884 |
| II Russian Team Men's Cup | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,919 |
| chT-RUS U11 | 2019 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,429 |
| Sevastopol Waltz Rapid | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark V. Neronov's chess games?
59 games by Mark V. Neronov, from Jan 2018 to Jul 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 Mark V. Neronov has played.
What does Mark V. Neronov play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Mark V. Neronov opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.d3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark V. Neronov answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Mark V. Neronov play as White?
As White, Mark V. Neronov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Mieses Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark V. Neronov play as Black?
As Black, Mark V. Neronov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Mark V. Neronov's FIDE rating?
Mark V. Neronov is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Mark V. Neronov played?
Our database contains 59 games by Mark V. Neronov, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark V. Neronov?
59 games by Mark V. Neronov 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.