Prepare against Nikita Gorainow
DEU · World #22,643 classical · FIDE ID 12970093
Our database contains 86 games by Nikita Gorainow, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Gorainow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Gorainow 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 | 2,036 | 2,056 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,991 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 21 | 37 | 27 | 24.4% |
| As White | 45 | 17 | 21 | 7 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 41 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 9.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Gorainow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Gorainow's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 95.6% | 62.8% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gorainow usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gorainow usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gorainow usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gorainow usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gorainow usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 87.0% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 22.2% |
| f5 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
Nikita Gorainow's chess games
All 86 games by Nikita Gorainow in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 37 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Patrick Terhuven | 2,138 | ch-GER U25-A | C65 |
| Jun 2021 | Niclas Hommel | 2,062 | chT-GER U20 | B65 |
| Jun 2017 | Elena Orshonova | 2,019 | ch-GER U25-A | B99 |
| Feb 2018 | Carsten Neumann | 2,013 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1718 | B06 |
| Apr 2019 | Florian Biermann | 2,010 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 32 | 14 | 1,846 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 17 | 8 | 1,968 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,025 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,028 |
| 5th Herne Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,905 |
| Rilton U2200 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,014 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Gorainow's chess games?
86 games by Nikita Gorainow, from Jul 2014 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 Gorainow has played.
What does Nikita Gorainow play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Nikita Gorainow opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Gorainow answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Nikita Gorainow play as White?
As White, Nikita Gorainow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Gorainow play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Gorainow most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Nikita Gorainow's FIDE rating?
Nikita Gorainow is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Nikita Gorainow played?
Our database contains 86 games by Nikita Gorainow, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 37 draws, 27 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Gorainow?
86 games by Nikita Gorainow 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.