Prepare against Nikita An. Kalinin
FM · FIDE · World #3,314 classical · FIDE ID 34233512
Our database contains 142 games by Nikita An. Kalinin, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita An. Kalinin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita An. Kalinin 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 | 2,326 | 2,344 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,254 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,309 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 71 | 22 | 49 | 50.0% |
| As White | 73 | 42 | 11 | 20 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 69 | 29 | 11 | 29 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita An. Kalinin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita An. Kalinin's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 58.9% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 17.8% | 76.9% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 15.1% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 8.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 76.9% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 67.9% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 39.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Nikita An. Kalinin's chess games
All 142 games by Nikita An. Kalinin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 71 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | David Navara | 2,671 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Jun 2025 | E Bacrot | 2,633 | Titled Tue Late | B27 |
| Jan 2025 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,563 | Titled Tue Early | B17 |
| Mar 2025 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 2,473 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
| Jun 2025 | Rodrigo Vasquez Schroeder | 2,446 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 98 | 57 | 2,367 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,498 |
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,400 |
| Aeroflot Open A | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,327 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-Asia Blitz U16 | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 2,260 |
| ch-Asia U16 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,107 |
| St Petersburg Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita An. Kalinin's chess games?
142 games by Nikita An. Kalinin, from Dec 2017 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 Nikita An. Kalinin has played.
What does Nikita An. Kalinin play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Nikita An. Kalinin opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita An. Kalinin answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nikita An. Kalinin play as White?
As White, Nikita An. Kalinin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita An. Kalinin play as Black?
As Black, Nikita An. Kalinin most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Nikita An. Kalinin's FIDE rating?
Nikita An. Kalinin is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Nikita An. Kalinin played?
Our database contains 142 games by Nikita An. Kalinin, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita An. Kalinin?
142 games by Nikita An. Kalinin 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.