Prepare against Nikita Petrov
GM · Montenegro · World #245 classical · FIDE ID 4101286
When preparing against Nikita Petrov, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,589 games by Nikita Petrov, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Petrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Petrov 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 | 2,565 | 2,610 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,557 | 2,591 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,544 | 2,609 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,589 | 681 | 681 | 227 | 42.9% |
| As White | 815 | 402 | 318 | 95 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 774 | 279 | 363 | 132 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Petrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Petrov's side.
First moves as White (815 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 391 | 48.0% | 69.7% |
| e4 | 225 | 27.6% | 68.7% |
| Nf3 | 131 | 16.1% | 69.1% |
| c4 | 66 | 8.1% | 64.4% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 69.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (74.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 68.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Petrov usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 178 | 54.4% | 57.3% |
| c5 | 119 | 36.4% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 11 | 3.4% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.1% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 235 | 81.3% | 60.6% |
| d5 | 43 | 14.9% | 67.4% |
| f5 | 6 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.7% | 70.0% |
Nikita Petrov's chess games
All 1,589 games by Nikita Petrov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 681 wins, 681 draws, 227 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 65 | 38/19/8 | 58.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 55 | 22/27/6 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 36 | 17/14/5 | 47.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 15/16/3 | 44.1% |
| D02 | London System | 33 | 18/10/5 | 54.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 13/16/3 | 40.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 31 | 17/13/1 | 54.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 17/5/4 | 65.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 13/10/2 | 52.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 58 | 20/32/6 | 34.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 50 | 21/20/9 | 42.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 48 | 21/19/8 | 43.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 41 | 15/21/5 | 36.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 40 | 15/19/6 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 12/16/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 34 | 12/19/3 | 35.3% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 5/14/3 | 22.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,738 | Wch Blitz | A17 |
| Dec 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,702 | Wch Blitz | C50 |
| Dec 2018 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,695 | Wch Rapid | B43 |
| Dec 2019 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,685 | Wch Rapid | A06 |
| Mar 2023 | Alexandr Predke | 2,684 | Chessable Masters Play In | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 84 | 42 | 2,581 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 55 | 28 | 2,562 |
| chT-SUI | 2019 | 29 | 20.5 | 2,570 |
| Bad Ragaz Accentus YM | 2020 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,566 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2023 | 27 | 21 | 2,586 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 27 | 21 | 2,607 |
| Tuapse Blitz Open | 2022 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,509 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,601 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oleg Vastrukhin (12 games) · Mikhail Demidov (10 games) · Alexey Sarana (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Petrov's chess games?
1,589 games by Nikita Petrov, from Jan 2007 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 Petrov has played.
What does Nikita Petrov play on the first move as White?
Across 815 games with White in our database, Nikita Petrov opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Petrov answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Nikita Petrov play as White?
As White, Nikita Petrov's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (65 games, 58.5% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 47.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 815 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Petrov play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Petrov most often plays: Catalan (58 games, 34.5% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 774 games.
What is Nikita Petrov's FIDE rating?
Nikita Petrov is currently rated 2,565 in classical chess, 2,557 in rapid and 2,544 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,610 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Nikita Petrov played?
Our database contains 1,589 games by Nikita Petrov, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 681 wins, 681 draws, 227 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Petrov?
1,589 games by Nikita Petrov 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.