Prepare against Mikhail Nigametzianov
FM · Russia · World #2,550 classical · FIDE ID 4180100
Our database contains 250 games by Mikhail Nigametzianov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Nigametzianov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Nigametzianov 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 | 2,357 | 2,421 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,284 | 2,403 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,461 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 129 | 72 | 49 | 51.6% |
| As White | 128 | 77 | 32 | 19 | 60.2% |
| As Black | 122 | 52 | 40 | 30 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Nigametzianov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Nigametzianov's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 70.3% | 73.3% |
| c4 | 16 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 11.7% | 76.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 73.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Nigametzianov usually continues Nf3 (72.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Nigametzianov usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Nigametzianov usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nigametzianov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nigametzianov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Nigametzianov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 57.8% | 67.6% |
| c5 | 12 | 18.8% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 60.7% | 76.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 35.7% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Mikhail Nigametzianov's chess games
All 250 games by Mikhail Nigametzianov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 129 wins, 72 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 14/7/3 | 58.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| A24 | English Opening | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 9/5/0 | 64.3% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,499 | Kemerovo Open | D45 |
| Feb 2025 | Arman Hakemi | 2,444 | 1st Fantastico IM RR | A45 |
| Aug 2010 | Nikolai Pokazanjev | 2,427 | Kemerovo Open 08 | E62 |
| Aug 2008 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,426 | Kemerovo Open | D45 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Zabotin | 2,423 | 1st Fantastico IM RR | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novokuznetsk Open | 2013 | 37 | 27 | 2,406 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk | 2014 | 29 | 22.5 | 2,449 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2008 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,337 |
| Kemerovo Open | 2008 | 18 | 12 | 2,436 |
| ch-RUS U18 | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,259 |
| Novokuznetsk Summer Open | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,272 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk HL | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 2,390 |
| 12th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Nigametzianov's chess games?
250 games by Mikhail Nigametzianov, from Apr 2003 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 Mikhail Nigametzianov has played.
What does Mikhail Nigametzianov play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Mikhail Nigametzianov opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Nigametzianov answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Nigametzianov play as White?
As White, Mikhail Nigametzianov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 68.8% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 81.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Nigametzianov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Nigametzianov most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Mikhail Nigametzianov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Nigametzianov is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,284 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Mikhail Nigametzianov played?
Our database contains 250 games by Mikhail Nigametzianov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 72 draws, 49 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Nigametzianov?
250 games by Mikhail Nigametzianov 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.