Prepare against Nikita Matushchak
Russia · World #17,721 classical · FIDE ID 24225231
When preparing against Nikita Matushchak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 62 games by Nikita Matushchak, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Matushchak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Matushchak 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 | 2,078 | 2,110 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,100 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,125 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 22 | 13 | 27 | 35.5% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Matushchak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Matushchak's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Matushchak usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Matushchak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Matushchak usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
Nikita Matushchak's chess games
All 62 games by Nikita Matushchak in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Arsen Davtyan | 2,261 | ch-EU Hybrid U16 | C45 |
| Oct 2023 | David Akhmedov | 2,240 | chT-RUS Rapid | C00 |
| Apr 2019 | Mussa Abrekov | 2,180 | 6th Sochi Amateur Open | B21 |
| Oct 2021 | Khoi Pham | 2,170 | ch-EU Hybrid U16 | E32 |
| Oct 2021 | Matei-Stefan Vilcu | 2,162 | ch-EU Hybrid U16 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Sochi Amateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,074 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U16 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| chT-RUS U14 final | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,830 |
| Sochi City Park Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| ch-Sochi City | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,041 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 2,263 |
| II Russian Team Men's Cup | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,234 |
| Sochi Pearl Blitz Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Matushchak's chess games?
62 games by Nikita Matushchak, from May 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 Matushchak has played.
What does Nikita Matushchak play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Nikita Matushchak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Matushchak answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Nikita Matushchak play as White?
As White, Nikita Matushchak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Matushchak play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Matushchak most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Nikita Matushchak's FIDE rating?
Nikita Matushchak is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Nikita Matushchak played?
Our database contains 62 games by Nikita Matushchak, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Matushchak?
62 games by Nikita Matushchak 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.