Prepare against Nikita Mesnyankin
CM · Russia · World #10,520 classical · FIDE ID 24175935
When preparing against Nikita Mesnyankin, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 112 games by Nikita Mesnyankin, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Mesnyankin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Mesnyankin 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 | 2,162 | 2,228 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,146 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,205 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 53 | 20 | 39 | 47.3% |
| As White | 51 | 29 | 10 | 12 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 61 | 24 | 10 | 27 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Mesnyankin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Mesnyankin's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 66.7% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Mesnyankin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mesnyankin usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mesnyankin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mesnyankin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Mesnyankin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mesnyankin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 53.6% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 25.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 65.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Nikita Mesnyankin's chess games
All 112 games by Nikita Mesnyankin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 53 wins, 20 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Uurtsaikh Agibileg | 2,413 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Aug 2013 | Shamil Arslanov | 2,401 | Astrakhan Open | E91 |
| May 2020 | Ekaterina Goltseva | 2,306 | ch-EU Online U2300 Final | A52 |
| May 2020 | Codrut-Constantin Florescu | 2,293 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A52 |
| May 2020 | Julianna Terbe | 2,273 | ch-EU Online U2300 Final | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Astrakhan Region | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 1,955 |
| Astrakhan Open | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 1,951 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-Astrakhan | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,944 |
| Astrakhan Gazprombank B | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,984 |
| Saratov Shestoperov Memorial U15 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 1,981 |
| Astrakhan Ritminform Cup-B | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,895 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Final | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Mesnyankin's chess games?
112 games by Nikita Mesnyankin, from Jul 2012 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 Mesnyankin has played.
What does Nikita Mesnyankin play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Nikita Mesnyankin opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Mesnyankin answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Nikita Mesnyankin play as White?
As White, Nikita Mesnyankin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Mesnyankin play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Mesnyankin most often plays: Budapest Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Nikita Mesnyankin's FIDE rating?
Nikita Mesnyankin is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Nikita Mesnyankin played?
Our database contains 112 games by Nikita Mesnyankin, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 20 draws, 39 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Mesnyankin?
112 games by Nikita Mesnyankin 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.