Prepare against Nadezhda Nikolaeva
Russia · World #33,864 classical · FIDE ID 44148828
Our database contains 46 games by Nadezhda Nikolaeva, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nadezhda Nikolaeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nadezhda Nikolaeva 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 | 1,965 | 2,009 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 2,009 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,912 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 21 | 7 | 18 | 45.7% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nadezhda Nikolaeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nadezhda Nikolaeva's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 63.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Nikolaeva usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Nikolaeva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nikolaeva usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Nikolaeva usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Nadezhda Nikolaeva's chess games
All 46 games by Nadezhda Nikolaeva in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B64 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Olga Matveeva | 2,177 | 74th ch-RUS HL w | A49 |
| Jul 2025 | Alisa Genrietta Yunker | 2,051 | 74th ch-RUS HL w | D10 |
| Jul 2025 | Evdokia Izbekova | 2,000 | 74th ch-RUS HL w | D38 |
| Apr 2021 | Aleksandr Domalchuk-Jonasson | 1,973 | Kaspersky Open U16 | E18 |
| Jun 2025 | Elina Dolgova | 1,903 | 74th ch-RUS HL w | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 1,859 |
| 71st ch-RUS Higher League w | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,711 |
| 74th ch-RUS HL w | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,117 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,991 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 Girls Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,820 |
| Barnaul Kura Memorial | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nadezhda Nikolaeva's chess games?
46 games by Nadezhda Nikolaeva, from May 2015 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 Nadezhda Nikolaeva has played.
What does Nadezhda Nikolaeva play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Nadezhda Nikolaeva opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nadezhda Nikolaeva answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nadezhda Nikolaeva play as White?
As White, Nadezhda Nikolaeva's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nadezhda Nikolaeva play as Black?
As Black, Nadezhda Nikolaeva most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Nadezhda Nikolaeva's FIDE rating?
Nadezhda Nikolaeva is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Nadezhda Nikolaeva played?
Our database contains 46 games by Nadezhda Nikolaeva, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nadezhda Nikolaeva?
46 games by Nadezhda Nikolaeva 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.