Prepare against Mikita Novikau
Belarus · World #3,642 classical · FIDE ID 13523570
Our database contains 78 games by Mikita Novikau, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikita Novikau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikita Novikau 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 | 2,314 | 2,314 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,186 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,194 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 30.8% |
| As White | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikita Novikau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikita Novikau's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 65.8% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 31.6% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Novikau usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Novikau usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Novikau usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Novikau usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Novikau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
Mikita Novikau's chess games
All 78 games by Mikita Novikau in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 24 wins, 25 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Stickler,Florentin | 2,312 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | D35 |
| Jun 2026 | La Barbera,Manfredi | 2,304 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | C70 |
| Jun 2026 | Petcu,Gabriel | 2,295 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | E10 |
| Aug 2024 | Nikolay Kleimenov | 2,244 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B55 |
| Jul 2026 | Smekalov,Alexei | 2,093 | Rogachev Masters 2026 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,368 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,662 |
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,799 |
| Rogachev Masters 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 2,071 |
| ch-BLR U18 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,724 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,081 |
| chT-BLR U18 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,966 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikita Novikau's chess games?
78 games by Mikita Novikau, from Jul 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 Mikita Novikau has played.
What does Mikita Novikau play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Mikita Novikau opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikita Novikau answers 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mikita Novikau play as White?
As White, Mikita Novikau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikita Novikau play as Black?
As Black, Mikita Novikau most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Mikita Novikau's FIDE rating?
Mikita Novikau is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mikita Novikau played?
Our database contains 78 games by Mikita Novikau, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 25 draws, 29 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikita Novikau?
78 games by Mikita Novikau 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.