Prepare against Nikita Meshkovs
GM · LVA · World #333 classical · FIDE ID 11602740
Our database contains 380 games by Nikita Meshkovs, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Meshkovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Meshkovs 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 | 2,545 | 2,586 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,569 | 2,600 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,506 | 2,601 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 209 | 98 | 72 | 55.0% |
| As White | 190 | 106 | 52 | 32 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 190 | 103 | 46 | 40 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Meshkovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Meshkovs's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 57.1% | 68.1% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 34.9% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 5.8% | 81.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 68.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Meshkovs usually continues Bg5 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Meshkovs usually continues Nf3 (79.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Meshkovs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 68.2% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Meshkovs usually continues e3 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Meshkovs usually continues c4 (76.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Meshkovs usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 55.2% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 30 | 34.5% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.4% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 95.7% | 70.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Nikita Meshkovs's chess games
All 380 games by Nikita Meshkovs in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 209 wins, 98 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 47 | 22/15/10 | 46.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 16/6/3 | 64.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/9/1 | 47.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 13/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Samuel Sevian | 2,694 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Feb 2025 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | MarcAndria Maurizzi | 2,608 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | E28 |
| Feb 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,601 | Titled Tue Late | C11 |
| Apr 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 190 | 128.5 | 2,498 |
| 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | 2026 | 20 | 15.5 | 2,455 |
| Tartu Open Rapid | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,623 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,438 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,589 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,586 |
| Chessable Masters Play-In | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,520 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Meshkovs's chess games?
380 games by Nikita Meshkovs, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Meshkovs has played.
What does Nikita Meshkovs play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Nikita Meshkovs opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Meshkovs answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Nikita Meshkovs play as White?
As White, Nikita Meshkovs's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 64.0% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Meshkovs play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Meshkovs most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Nikita Meshkovs's FIDE rating?
Nikita Meshkovs is currently rated 2,545 in classical chess, 2,569 in rapid and 2,506 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,586 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Nikita Meshkovs played?
Our database contains 380 games by Nikita Meshkovs, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 209 wins, 98 draws, 72 losses (55.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Meshkovs?
380 games by Nikita Meshkovs 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.