Prepare against Mykhailo Nikonenko
Ukraine · World #85,735 classical · FIDE ID 34176845
Our database contains 32 games by Mykhailo Nikonenko, covering Apr 2023 to Jul 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 | 2,023 | 2,069 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 46.9% |
| As White | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 64.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 33.3% |
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
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 | 14 | 7 | 1,826 |
| Adolf Anderssen Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,960 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| 93rd ch-UKR | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
What openings does Mykhailo Nikonenko play as White?
As White, Mykhailo Nikonenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 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 (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mykhailo Nikonenko's FIDE rating?
Mykhailo Nikonenko is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Mykhailo Nikonenko played?
Our database contains 32 games by Mykhailo Nikonenko, covering Apr 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mykhailo Nikonenko?
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