Prepare against Nikita Igumnov

Russia · World #37,515 classical · FIDE ID 34458638

When preparing against Nikita Igumnov, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 31 games by Nikita Igumnov, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Igumnov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Igumnov 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Igumnov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Igumnov's side.

First moves as White (13 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 54.5% score
  • …c5 (45% of these games) — Igumnov usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
  • …e5 (45% of these games) — Igumnov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
  • …c6 (9% of these games) — Igumnov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 100.0% score
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Igumnov usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Igumnov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)

Nikita Igumnov's chess games

All 31 games by Nikita Igumnov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - Jul 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Nikita Igumnov's chess games?

31 games by Nikita Igumnov, from Jan 2020 to Jul 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 Igumnov has played.

What does Nikita Igumnov play on the first move as White?

Across 13 games with White in our database, Nikita Igumnov opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Igumnov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Nikita Igumnov play as White?

As White, Nikita Igumnov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Nikita Igumnov play as Black?

As Black, Nikita Igumnov most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.

What is Nikita Igumnov's FIDE rating?

Nikita Igumnov is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Feb 2026).

How many games has Nikita Igumnov played?

Our database contains 31 games by Nikita Igumnov, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (29.0% win rate).

How do I prepare against Nikita Igumnov?

31 games by Nikita Igumnov 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.

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