Prepare against Nikita Hlopotov
DEU · FIDE ID 12964794
When preparing against Nikita Hlopotov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Nikita Hlopotov. Below you'll find Nikita Hlopotov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Hlopotov 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 | 1,768 | – | – |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Hlopotov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Hlopotov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Hlopotov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Hlopotov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hlopotov usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Nikita Hlopotov's chess games
All 36 games by Nikita Hlopotov in the Chess.ceo database 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Maximilian Heldt | 1,653 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C44 |
| Jul 2011 | Johann Steiz | 1,628 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C01 |
| Jul 2011 | Helmut Huber | 1,552 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D32 |
| Dec 2012 | Klaus1 Beckmann | 1,465 | chT-GER U14 | C45 |
| Dec 2012 | Viet Long Hoang | 1,438 | chT-GER U14 | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2011 | 18 | 6 | 1,421 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,450 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,460 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 1,697 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Hlopotov's chess games?
36 games by Nikita Hlopotov 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 Hlopotov has played.
What does Nikita Hlopotov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Nikita Hlopotov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Hlopotov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikita Hlopotov play as White?
As White, Nikita Hlopotov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Hlopotov play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Hlopotov most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Nikita Hlopotov's FIDE rating?
Nikita Hlopotov is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess.
How many games has Nikita Hlopotov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Nikita Hlopotov. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Hlopotov?
36 games by Nikita Hlopotov 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.