Prepare against Mykhailo Nikonenko
Ukraine · World #85,492 classical · FIDE ID 34176845
When preparing against Mykhailo Nikonenko, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Mykhailo Nikonenko, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mykhailo Nikonenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mykhailo Nikonenko 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 | 1,772 | 1,803 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,069 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 48.6% |
| As White | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 68.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mykhailo Nikonenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mykhailo Nikonenko's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 78.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 78.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Nikonenko usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nikonenko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Nikonenko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Mykhailo Nikonenko's chess games
All 35 games by Mykhailo Nikonenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Zakhar Pelekhatyy | 1,959 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O12 | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Illia Huzha | 1,953 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O12 | B93 |
| Jul 2026 | Dhruv Kumar | 1,884 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O12 | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Mateusz Trautsolt-Jeziorski | 1,796 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O12 | D53 |
| Jul 2026 | Antoni Wolynski | 1,788 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O12 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 12 | 7 | 1,854 |
| Adolf Anderssen Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,960 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| Ukraine Chess Championship 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,856 |
| 93rd ch-UKR | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mykhailo Nikonenko's chess games?
35 games by Mykhailo Nikonenko, from Apr 2023 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 Mykhailo Nikonenko has played.
What does Mykhailo Nikonenko play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mykhailo Nikonenko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mykhailo Nikonenko answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mykhailo Nikonenko play as White?
As White, Mykhailo Nikonenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mykhailo Nikonenko play as Black?
As Black, Mykhailo Nikonenko most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Mykhailo Nikonenko's FIDE rating?
Mykhailo Nikonenko is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Mykhailo Nikonenko played?
Our database contains 35 games by Mykhailo Nikonenko, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mykhailo Nikonenko?
35 games by Mykhailo Nikonenko 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.