Prepare against Nikita Kuzminykh
Russia · World #13,954 classical · FIDE ID 54150540
When preparing against Nikita Kuzminykh, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 49 games by Nikita Kuzminykh, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Kuzminykh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Kuzminykh 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 | 2,117 | 2,128 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,098 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,197 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 22.4% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Kuzminykh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Kuzminykh's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kuzminykh usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kuzminykh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kuzminykh usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kuzminykh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Nikita Kuzminykh's chess games
All 49 games by Nikita Kuzminykh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Marat I Gilfanov | 2,343 | 21st Moscow Open A | B21 |
| May 2023 | Lev Zverev | 2,301 | 30th chT-RUS | C42 |
| Jun 2022 | Sergey Kislov | 2,245 | Voronezh Petrovsky Open | B28 |
| May 2024 | Sergey Pervakov | 2,052 | 31st chT-RUS | C02 |
| Jun 2022 | Elizaveta Dorokhina | 2,045 | Voronezh Petrovsky Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voronezh Petrovsky Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,063 |
| 22nd Voronezh Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,704 |
| 30th chT-RUS | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 2,245 |
| 23rd Voronezh Open B | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| 31st chT-RUS | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,236 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,269 |
| TCh-RUS Premier 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,247 |
| Voronezh Petrovsky Russian Cup | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Kuzminykh's chess games?
49 games by Nikita Kuzminykh, from Jan 2016 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 Kuzminykh has played.
What does Nikita Kuzminykh play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Nikita Kuzminykh opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Kuzminykh answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Nikita Kuzminykh play as White?
As White, Nikita Kuzminykh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Kuzminykh play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Kuzminykh most often plays: Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Nikita Kuzminykh's FIDE rating?
Nikita Kuzminykh is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Nikita Kuzminykh played?
Our database contains 49 games by Nikita Kuzminykh, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Kuzminykh?
49 games by Nikita Kuzminykh 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.