Prepare against Nikita Khoroshev
IM · Kyrgyzstan · World #2,967 classical · FIDE ID 14200287
When preparing against Nikita Khoroshev, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 806 games by Nikita Khoroshev, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Khoroshev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Khoroshev 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 | 2,340 | 2,424 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,354 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,376 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 806 | 342 | 190 | 274 | 42.4% |
| As White | 403 | 185 | 96 | 122 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 403 | 157 | 94 | 152 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Khoroshev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Khoroshev's side.
First moves as White (403 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 194 | 48.1% | 60.1% |
| e4 | 141 | 35.0% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 13.9% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Khoroshev usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Khoroshev usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Khoroshev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Khoroshev usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Khoroshev usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Khoroshev usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 110 | 58.8% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 28 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 21 | 11.2% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 11 | 5.9% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 9 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 83.1% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 10.0% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
Nikita Khoroshev's chess games
All 806 games by Nikita Khoroshev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 342 wins, 190 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 7/8/12 | 25.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,724 | Titled Tue | D15 |
| May 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Jan 2023 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,641 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Jul 2020 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,625 | Titled Tue | D43 |
| Feb 2021 | Anton Demchenko | 2,610 | Bogdanovich Memorial Final | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 450 | 246 | 2,360 |
| ch-UZB | 2019 | 79 | 37.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-UZB U20 | 2011 | 39 | 28.5 | 2,307 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,581 |
| Tashkent zt 3.4 | 2021 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,462 |
| ch-UZB 1st League | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,187 |
| ch-KGZ 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,165 |
| Korumdu Issykkul Open A | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,301 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shamsiddin Vokhidov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Khoroshev's chess games?
806 games by Nikita Khoroshev, from Apr 2007 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 Khoroshev has played.
What does Nikita Khoroshev play on the first move as White?
Across 403 games with White in our database, Nikita Khoroshev opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Khoroshev answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nikita Khoroshev play as White?
As White, Nikita Khoroshev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 403 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Khoroshev play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Khoroshev most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 403 games.
What is Nikita Khoroshev's FIDE rating?
Nikita Khoroshev is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Nikita Khoroshev played?
Our database contains 806 games by Nikita Khoroshev, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 342 wins, 190 draws, 274 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Khoroshev?
806 games by Nikita Khoroshev 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.