Prepare against Nika Testova
Russia · World #61,851 classical · FIDE ID 4170172
When preparing against Nika Testova, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 89 games by Nika Testova, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nika Testova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nika Testova 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 | 1,849 | 1,849 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,954 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 32 | 11 | 46 | 36.0% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 18 | 5 | 24 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nika Testova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nika Testova's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 76.2% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Testova usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Testova usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Testova usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Testova usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Testova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Testova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Nika Testova's chess games
All 89 games by Nika Testova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 32 wins, 11 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Oleh Goncharov | 2,216 | Bogdanovich Mem Qual 2 | A53 |
| Jun 2020 | Shrook Wafa | 2,182 | Djerba Online w | B92 |
| May 2020 | Carla Heredia Serrano | 2,114 | 2nd Isolated Queens Internet Open | B52 |
| Dec 2021 | Nhat Linh Luong | 2,043 | Motiva Online Blitz w | A22 |
| Jun 2020 | Liliam Barbara Blanco Garcia | 2,004 | Djerba Online w | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 1,957 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,927 |
| 3rd Arctic Cup | 2007 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,677 |
| Ufa Penzina Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,508 |
| 13th Moscow Open B w | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,907 |
| Bogdanovich Mem Qual 2 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| 14th Moscow Open B w | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| 2nd Isolated Queens Internet Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nika Testova's chess games?
89 games by Nika Testova, from Jan 2008 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 Nika Testova has played.
What does Nika Testova play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Nika Testova opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nika Testova answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Nika Testova play as White?
As White, Nika Testova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nika Testova play as Black?
As Black, Nika Testova most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Nika Testova's FIDE rating?
Nika Testova is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nika Testova played?
Our database contains 89 games by Nika Testova, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 11 draws, 46 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nika Testova?
89 games by Nika Testova 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.