Prepare against Nikita M. Romanov
Russia · World #34,659 classical · FIDE ID 34273875
Our database contains 55 games by Nikita M. Romanov, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita M. Romanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita M. Romanov 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 | 1,961 | 2,200 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,121 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,175 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 20 | 12 | 23 | 36.4% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita M. Romanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita M. Romanov's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 96.2% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Romanov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Romanov usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Romanov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
Nikita M. Romanov's chess games
All 55 games by Nikita M. Romanov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Sergey Smagin | 2,551 | Sochi Pearl Blitz Open | D36 |
| Oct 2023 | Alexandr Triapishko | 2,499 | Sochi Pearl Blitz Open | A06 |
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Mokshanov | 2,444 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | B31 |
| Aug 2023 | Miroslav Vlasenko | 2,386 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D02 |
| Oct 2022 | Viacheslav Balabanov | 2,248 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,052 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,102 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| Sochi Pearl Blitz Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,443 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Rapid | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,329 |
| St Petersburg Amir Cup Rapid | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,906 |
| St Petersburg Amir Cup Blitz | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita M. Romanov's chess games?
55 games by Nikita M. Romanov, from Feb 2018 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 M. Romanov has played.
What does Nikita M. Romanov play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Nikita M. Romanov opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita M. Romanov answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Nikita M. Romanov play as White?
As White, Nikita M. Romanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita M. Romanov play as Black?
As Black, Nikita M. Romanov most often plays: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Nikita M. Romanov's FIDE rating?
Nikita M. Romanov is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Nikita M. Romanov played?
Our database contains 55 games by Nikita M. Romanov, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita M. Romanov?
55 games by Nikita M. Romanov 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.