Prepare against Nika Istratova
Estonia · World #143,241 classical · FIDE ID 4520084
When preparing against Nika Istratova, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Nika Istratova, covering Oct 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nika Istratova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nika Istratova 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 | 1,616 | 1,643 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,777 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,703 | 1,703 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 20.0% |
| As White | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nika Istratova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nika Istratova's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Istratova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Istratova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Istratova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Istratova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Nika Istratova's chess games
All 30 games by Nika Istratova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - Nov 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: 6 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alina Donets | 1,899 | World Youth Girls U14 | D35 |
| Jun 2026 | Lucia Huang | 1,659 | World Youth Girls U14 | B50 |
| Nov 2024 | Merjem Dzafic | 1,568 | World Cadets U12 Girls | C45 |
| Jun 2026 | Hsuan Jen Danielle Wudijono Ng | 1,496 | World Youth Girls U14 | C54 |
| Nov 2024 | Elena Canossa | 1,482 | World Cadets U12 Girls | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2025 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,521 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,627 |
| Norway Chess Open 2025 | ELO - Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,628 |
| chT-EU U12 Girls | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,282 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | G14 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,633 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nika Istratova's chess games?
30 games by Nika Istratova, from Oct 2023 to Nov 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 Nika Istratova has played.
What does Nika Istratova play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, Nika Istratova opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nika Istratova answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nika Istratova play as White?
As White, Nika Istratova's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nika Istratova play as Black?
As Black, Nika Istratova most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Nika Istratova's FIDE rating?
Nika Istratova is currently rated 1,616 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid and 1,703 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,643 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Nika Istratova played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nika Istratova, covering Oct 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nika Istratova?
30 games by Nika Istratova 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.