Prepare against Nikita Kantor
DEU · World #30,127 classical · FIDE ID 12990922
When preparing against Nikita Kantor, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 81 games by Nikita Kantor, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Kantor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Kantor 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 | 1,985 | 1,994 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,929 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 27 | 17 | 37 | 33.3% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 5 | 23 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Kantor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Kantor's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 75.0% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.4% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kantor usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kantor usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Kantor usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kantor usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kantor usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Kantor usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 44.4% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Nikita Kantor's chess games
All 81 games by Nikita Kantor in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 27 wins, 17 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Patrick Friedrich | 2,006 | 5th Herne Open | B51 |
| Aug 2024 | Sven Spickermann | 1,920 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C54 |
| Aug 2024 | Thorben Janssen | 1,920 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B23 |
| Aug 2013 | Martin Wenzel | 1,880 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A87 |
| Aug 2013 | Hans-Joachim Barth | 1,877 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 43 | 22 | 1,624 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,701 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,730 |
| 5th Herne Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,923 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,558 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,323 |
| Wachtebeke Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,706 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Kantor's chess games?
81 games by Nikita Kantor, from Jul 2015 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 Kantor has played.
What does Nikita Kantor play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Nikita Kantor opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Kantor answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Nikita Kantor play as White?
As White, Nikita Kantor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Kantor play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Kantor most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Nikita Kantor's FIDE rating?
Nikita Kantor is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (May 2025).
How many games has Nikita Kantor played?
Our database contains 81 games by Nikita Kantor, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 17 draws, 37 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Kantor?
81 games by Nikita Kantor 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.