Prepare against Mihail Nikitenko
GM · Belarus · World #1,453 classical · FIDE ID 13506862
When preparing against Mihail Nikitenko, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,511 games by Mihail Nikitenko, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mihail Nikitenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihail Nikitenko 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 | 2,415 | 2,540 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,428 | 2,428 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,364 | 2,431 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,511 | 725 | 415 | 371 | 48.0% |
| As White | 771 | 400 | 200 | 171 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 740 | 325 | 215 | 200 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihail Nikitenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihail Nikitenko's side.
First moves as White (771 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 520 | 67.4% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 132 | 17.1% | 64.8% |
| c4 | 59 | 7.7% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 7.1% | 61.8% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nikitenko usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Nikitenko usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nikitenko usually continues d4 (72.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Nikitenko usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nikitenko usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Nikitenko usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (337 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 129 | 38.3% | 60.1% |
| c5 | 89 | 26.4% | 62.9% |
| e6 | 51 | 15.1% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 30 | 8.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 28 | 8.3% | 58.9% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 1.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 141 | 49.0% | 57.4% |
| Nf6 | 118 | 41.0% | 60.6% |
| g6 | 15 | 5.2% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
Mihail Nikitenko's chess games
All 1,511 games by Mihail Nikitenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Sep 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: 725 wins, 415 draws, 371 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 87 | 49/14/24 | 56.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 32/9/13 | 59.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 43 | 27/9/7 | 62.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 14/11/4 | 48.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 11/11/5 | 40.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 19/1/5 | 76.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 117 | 42/39/36 | 35.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 41 | 14/18/9 | 34.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 21 | 15/2/4 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Nigel D Short | 2,684 | ch-EU blitz | C03 |
| Jun 2024 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,665 | Aktobe Dvorkovich Open | E07 |
| May 2024 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,663 | Aktobe Dvorkovich Open | C88 |
| Mar 2025 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,652 | Aeroflot Open A | E10 |
| Nov 2021 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,646 | Tashkent President Open 1st | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | 2024 | 64 | 57 | 2,158 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 41 | 26.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2020 | 40 | 31 | 2,437 |
| Botvinnik Cup 2026 | 2026 | 32 | 23 | 2,133 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,356 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,419 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,347 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 20 | 12 | 2,479 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Viachaslau Zarubitski (19 games) · Aleksej Aleksandrov (17 games) · Alexei Fedorov (14 games) · Kirill Stupak (14 games) · Denis Lazavik (13 games) · Maksim Tsaruk (12 games) · Artiom Stribuk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihail Nikitenko's chess games?
1,511 games by Mihail Nikitenko, from Apr 2009 to Sep 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 Mihail Nikitenko has played.
What does Mihail Nikitenko play on the first move as White?
Across 771 games with White in our database, Mihail Nikitenko opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihail Nikitenko answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mihail Nikitenko play as White?
As White, Mihail Nikitenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (87 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (54 games, 59.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (43 games, 62.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 771 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihail Nikitenko play as Black?
As Black, Mihail Nikitenko most often plays: Slav Defense (117 games, 35.9% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 740 games.
What is Mihail Nikitenko's FIDE rating?
Mihail Nikitenko is currently rated 2,415 in classical chess, 2,428 in rapid and 2,364 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,540 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Mihail Nikitenko played?
Our database contains 1,511 games by Mihail Nikitenko, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 725 wins, 415 draws, 371 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihail Nikitenko?
1,511 games by Mihail Nikitenko 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.