Prepare against Nikita Fedotov
FM · Russia · World #7,939 classical · FIDE ID 24161446
When preparing against Nikita Fedotov, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 685 games by Nikita Fedotov, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Fedotov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Fedotov 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 | 2,207 | 2,345 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,211 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,211 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 685 | 280 | 97 | 308 | 40.9% |
| As White | 345 | 163 | 49 | 133 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 340 | 117 | 48 | 175 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Fedotov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Fedotov's side.
First moves as White (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 144 | 41.7% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 101 | 29.3% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 84 | 24.3% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.3% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Fedotov usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Fedotov usually continues e3 (58.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Fedotov usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Fedotov usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Fedotov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Fedotov usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 40.3% | 37.9% |
| e5 | 42 | 27.3% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 39 | 25.3% | 51.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 95 | 75.4% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 29 | 23.0% | 58.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Nikita Fedotov's chess games
All 685 games by Nikita Fedotov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Sep 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: 280 wins, 97 draws, 308 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 61 | 28/12/21 | 45.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 34 | 16/4/14 | 47.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,739 | Titled Tue | A37 |
| Mar 2017 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,673 | Titled Tue | E09 |
| Jun 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,665 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Jan 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,631 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Mar 2017 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,578 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 460 | 219 | 2,258 |
| Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,184 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,881 |
| Gelendzhik Rapid Open | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,027 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| 13th Moscow Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,332 |
| 20th Voronezh Open A | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Fedotov's chess games?
685 games by Nikita Fedotov, from Mar 2010 to Sep 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 Fedotov has played.
What does Nikita Fedotov play on the first move as White?
Across 345 games with White in our database, Nikita Fedotov opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Fedotov answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Nikita Fedotov play as White?
As White, Nikita Fedotov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (61 games, 45.9% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 345 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Fedotov play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Fedotov most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 340 games.
What is Nikita Fedotov's FIDE rating?
Nikita Fedotov is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Nikita Fedotov played?
Our database contains 685 games by Nikita Fedotov, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 280 wins, 97 draws, 308 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Fedotov?
685 games by Nikita Fedotov 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.