Prepare against Nikita Lvov
Russia · World #7,490 classical · FIDE ID 24200212
Our database contains 93 games by Nikita Lvov, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Lvov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Lvov 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 | 2,215 | 2,215 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,055 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 2,018 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 30 | 21 | 42 | 32.3% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 8 | 19 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Lvov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Lvov's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 85.1% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lvov usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lvov usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lvov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Lvov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Lvov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Lvov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 28.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
Nikita Lvov's chess games
All 93 games by Nikita Lvov 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: 30 wins, 21 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A05 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | German Bazeev | 2,417 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D96 |
| Aug 2018 | Ilya Chekletsov | 2,379 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E18 |
| Feb 2023 | Edgar Mamedov | 2,281 | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | E07 |
| Jan 2023 | Ruslan Lisimenko | 2,241 | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | D02 |
| Aug 2019 | Vitaly Kovalev | 2,237 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,144 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,237 |
| 39th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,890 |
| RUDAR 51 IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,297 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,782 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,853 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Lvov's chess games?
93 games by Nikita Lvov, 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 Lvov has played.
What does Nikita Lvov play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Nikita Lvov opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Lvov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Nikita Lvov play as White?
As White, Nikita Lvov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Lvov play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Lvov most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Nikita Lvov's FIDE rating?
Nikita Lvov is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nikita Lvov played?
Our database contains 93 games by Nikita Lvov, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 21 draws, 42 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Lvov?
93 games by Nikita Lvov 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.