Prepare against Nikita Dm. Sokolov
Russia · World #42,159 classical · FIDE ID 34106526
When preparing against Nikita Dm. Sokolov, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 81 games by Nikita Dm. Sokolov, covering Jan 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Dm. Sokolov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Dm. Sokolov 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 | 1,927 | 2,127 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,079 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,128 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 37 | 19 | 25 | 45.7% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 52.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Dm. Sokolov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Dm. Sokolov's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 87.8% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 73.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Nikita Dm. Sokolov's chess games
All 81 games by Nikita Dm. Sokolov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 37 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Vladimir Berestnev | 2,263 | ch-Kolomna 65th | D95 |
| Aug 2014 | Konstantin Ivan Novikov | 2,179 | chT-RUS U20 | A48 |
| May 2016 | Daniil Golikov | 2,152 | chT-RUS U14 | D48 |
| May 2016 | Valery Skatchkov | 2,146 | chT-RUS U14 | D79 |
| Oct 2015 | Evgeny Spiridonov | 1,956 | ch-Moscow Region | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kolomna U14 | 2012 | 14 | 11.5 | 1,941 |
| chT-RUS U14 | 2016 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-Kolomna 65th | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,129 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| chT-RUS U20 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| Kolomna Open | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 2,060 |
| ch-Moscow Region | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2,240 |
| Kolomna Open B | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Dm. Sokolov's chess games?
81 games by Nikita Dm. Sokolov, from Jan 2012 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 Nikita Dm. Sokolov has played.
What does Nikita Dm. Sokolov play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Nikita Dm. Sokolov opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Dm. Sokolov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Nikita Dm. Sokolov play as White?
As White, Nikita Dm. Sokolov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Dm. Sokolov play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Dm. Sokolov most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Nikita Dm. Sokolov's FIDE rating?
Nikita Dm. Sokolov is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (May 2016).
How many games has Nikita Dm. Sokolov played?
Our database contains 81 games by Nikita Dm. Sokolov, covering Jan 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Dm. Sokolov?
81 games by Nikita Dm. Sokolov 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.