Prepare against Nikita Artemov
Russia · World #77,530 classical · FIDE ID 4191463
Our database contains 157 games by Nikita Artemov, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Artemov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Artemov 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 | 1,993 | 2,106 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 2,026 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 2,064 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 76 | 23 | 58 | 48.4% |
| As White | 84 | 44 | 12 | 28 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 73 | 32 | 11 | 30 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Artemov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Artemov's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 100.0% | 59.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Artemov usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Artemov usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Artemov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 68.8% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 9 | 28.1% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 72.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Nikita Artemov's chess games
All 157 games by Nikita Artemov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 76 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Dmitry Chuprikov | 2,362 | Voronezh Spring | A70 |
| Jun 2013 | Vladimir Manelis | 2,270 | Zagorovsky Memorial Open | C63 |
| Dec 2014 | Vladimir Gritsenko | 2,264 | ch-Voronezh Regional | B01 |
| Jun 2019 | Marat Denishev | 2,196 | 23rd Voronezh Open B | B87 |
| Mar 2010 | Maxim Kiselev | 2,189 | ch-Voronezh | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Voronezh Region | 2018 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,026 |
| ch-Voronezh | 2012 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,110 |
| Voronezh Spring | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,035 |
| 14th Voronezh Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| 19th Voronezh Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| 23rd Voronezh Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-Voronezh Regional | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,182 |
| Voronezh School Rating | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Artemov's chess games?
157 games by Nikita Artemov, from Jul 2008 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 Artemov has played.
What does Nikita Artemov play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Nikita Artemov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Artemov answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Nikita Artemov play as White?
As White, Nikita Artemov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Artemov play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Artemov most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Nikita Artemov's FIDE rating?
Nikita Artemov is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Nikita Artemov played?
Our database contains 157 games by Nikita Artemov, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Artemov?
157 games by Nikita Artemov 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.