Prepare against Nikita Kraiouchkine
CM · Canada · World #12,412 classical · FIDE ID 2607140
When preparing against Nikita Kraiouchkine, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 32.1% over 53 games.
Our database contains 849 games by Nikita Kraiouchkine, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Kraiouchkine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Kraiouchkine 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 | 2,137 | 2,257 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,243 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,235 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 849 | 406 | 173 | 270 | 47.8% |
| As White | 436 | 221 | 91 | 124 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 413 | 185 | 82 | 146 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Kraiouchkine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Kraiouchkine's side.
First moves as White (436 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 375 | 86.0% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 36 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 3.7% | 71.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.6% | 35.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kraiouchkine usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kraiouchkine usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kraiouchkine usually continues d4 (62.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Kraiouchkine usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kraiouchkine usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Kraiouchkine usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 176 | 86.7% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 5.4% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 74 | 59.7% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 46 | 37.1% | 59.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Nikita Kraiouchkine's chess games
All 849 games by Nikita Kraiouchkine in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Sep 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: 406 wins, 173 draws, 270 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 51 | 26/13/12 | 51.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 17/14/12 | 39.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 53 | 24/12/17 | 45.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 53 | 17/14/22 | 32.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,685 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Sep 2010 | Bator Sambuev | 2,677 | Ottawa RA Fall Open | C18 |
| May 2023 | Mikhail Al. Antipov | 2,588 | Titled Tue Late | B42 |
| Jan 2024 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,559 | Titled Tue Late | C63 |
| Jun 2023 | Federico Perez Ponsa | 2,527 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 238 | 116 | 2,254 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2013 | 35 | 15 | 2,231 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 31 | 17.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-Quebec U20 | 2014 | 23 | 16.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2013 | 22 | 9 | 2,146 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2010 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,138 |
| Canadian Open | 2007 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,043 |
| Montmagny Open | 2011 | 15 | 11 | 2,308 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jean Hebert (14 games) · Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte (12 games) · Bator Sambuev (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Kraiouchkine's chess games?
849 games by Nikita Kraiouchkine, from Apr 2006 to Sep 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 Kraiouchkine has played.
What does Nikita Kraiouchkine play on the first move as White?
Across 436 games with White in our database, Nikita Kraiouchkine opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Kraiouchkine answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nikita Kraiouchkine play as White?
As White, Nikita Kraiouchkine's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 51.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 436 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Kraiouchkine play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Kraiouchkine most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (53 games, 45.3% win rate); Slav Defense (53 games, 32.1% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 413 games.
What is Nikita Kraiouchkine's FIDE rating?
Nikita Kraiouchkine is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Nikita Kraiouchkine played?
Our database contains 849 games by Nikita Kraiouchkine, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 406 wins, 173 draws, 270 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Kraiouchkine?
849 games by Nikita Kraiouchkine 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.