Prepare against Nikita Nechitaylo
FM · DEU · World #2,799 classical · FIDE ID 34138161
Our database contains 313 games by Nikita Nechitaylo, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Nechitaylo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Nechitaylo 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 | 2,346 | 2,346 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,352 | 2,352 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,176 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 112 | 55 | 146 | 35.8% |
| As White | 164 | 63 | 31 | 70 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 149 | 49 | 24 | 76 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 90.8% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 8.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nechitaylo usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nechitaylo usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nechitaylo usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nechitaylo usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (36% of these games) — Nechitaylo usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nechitaylo usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 97.3% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 96.1% | 43.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Nikita Nechitaylo's chess games
All 313 games by Nikita Nechitaylo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 112 wins, 55 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 31 | 12/3/16 | 38.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 39 | 14/8/17 | 35.9% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A33 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Marius Fromm | 2,446 | Titled Tue Early | B56 |
| Jul 2025 | Vadym Petrovskiy | 2,443 | a3Ds Chess-Masters | B89 |
| Aug 2023 | Philipp Wenninger | 2,374 | chT-World Rapid | D10 |
| Jan 2026 | Nico Stelmaszyk | 2,360 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | A41 |
| Jan 2024 | Dushyant Sharma | 2,357 | Titled Tue Early | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 160 | 49.5 | 2,054 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | 2026 | 11 | 9 | 2,491 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| Schoeningen Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| 3rd Lehrter Comitec IM | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,466 |
| a3Ds Chess-Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,184 |
| DEM U16 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Nechitaylo's chess games?
313 games by Nikita Nechitaylo, from Apr 2019 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 Nikita Nechitaylo has played.
What does Nikita Nechitaylo play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Nikita Nechitaylo opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Nechitaylo answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Nikita Nechitaylo play as White?
As White, Nikita Nechitaylo's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Nechitaylo play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Nechitaylo most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Nikita Nechitaylo's FIDE rating?
Nikita Nechitaylo is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess, 2,352 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nikita Nechitaylo played?
Our database contains 313 games by Nikita Nechitaylo, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 55 draws, 146 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Nechitaylo?
313 games by Nikita Nechitaylo 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.