Prepare against Nikita Filindash
FM · Czechia · World #6,663 classical · FIDE ID 34159983
When preparing against Nikita Filindash, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 612 games by Nikita Filindash, covering Nov 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Filindash's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Filindash 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 | 2,232 | 2,288 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,212 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,236 | 2,276 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 612 | 228 | 106 | 278 | 37.3% |
| As White | 299 | 115 | 56 | 128 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 313 | 113 | 50 | 150 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Filindash's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Filindash's side.
First moves as White (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 296 | 99.0% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Filindash usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Filindash usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Filindash usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Filindash usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Filindash usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 42.3% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 64 | 41.0% | 34.4% |
| d6 | 15 | 9.6% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.4% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 84 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Nikita Filindash's chess games
All 612 games by Nikita Filindash in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2020 - 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: 228 wins, 106 draws, 278 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 53 | 21/12/20 | 39.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 44 | 15/7/22 | 34.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 12/7/18 | 32.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 32 | 12/4/16 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 10/8/14 | 31.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 55 | 16/10/29 | 29.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 10/3/15 | 35.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | E32 |
| Dec 2024 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,528 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Aug 2024 | Luka Paichadze | 2,516 | Titled Tue Early | E46 |
| May 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,503 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | C42 |
| Nov 2024 | Nazar Firman | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | E54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 364 | 142.5 | 2,111 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,990 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,337 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,287 |
| 27th Olomouc B1 IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2023 | 9 | 9 | 1,673 |
| 26th Olomouc B2 IM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Filindash's chess games?
612 games by Nikita Filindash, from Nov 2020 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 Nikita Filindash has played.
What does Nikita Filindash play on the first move as White?
Across 299 games with White in our database, Nikita Filindash opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Filindash answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikita Filindash play as White?
As White, Nikita Filindash's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (53 games, 39.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (37 games, 32.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 299 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Filindash play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Filindash most often plays: Petrov's Defense (55 games, 29.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 313 games.
What is Nikita Filindash's FIDE rating?
Nikita Filindash is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,236 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nikita Filindash played?
Our database contains 612 games by Nikita Filindash, covering Nov 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 106 draws, 278 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Filindash?
612 games by Nikita Filindash 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.