Prepare against Nikita Protsenko
Russia · World #65,686 classical · FIDE ID 24178616
When preparing against Nikita Protsenko, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Nikita Protsenko, covering Sep 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Protsenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Protsenko 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 | 1,996 | 2,024 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,173 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,155 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 42.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2025): 1,487 rated games against 513 different opponents, across 145 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 134 | 60 | 24 | 50 | 44.8% | 2,016 | 1,991 | 8 |
| Rapid | 580 | 302 | 63 | 215 | 52.1% | 1,965 | 1,998 | 9 |
| Blitz | 773 | 439 | 65 | 269 | 56.8% | 1,970 | 2,036 | 15 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 582 | 158 | 77 | 347 | 27.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 726 | 501 | 65 | 160 | 69.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 15 vs IM · 57 vs FM · 17 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 3 vs WIM · 14 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 145 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 1,960 | 1,992 |
| 2024 | 44 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 1,926 | 1,995 |
| 2023 | 143 | 75 | 15 | 53 | 1,920 | 1,977 |
| 2022 | 198 | 117 | 22 | 59 | 1,861 | 1,965 |
| 2021 | 170 | 109 | 15 | 46 | 1,945 | 2,062 |
| 2020 | 180 | 94 | 14 | 72 | 1,969 | 1,991 |
| 2019 | 265 | 141 | 25 | 99 | 1,974 | 2,021 |
| 2018 | 121 | 73 | 5 | 43 | 2,016 | 2,105 |
| 2017 | 44 | 22 | 3 | 19 | 2,026 | 2,004 |
| 2016 | 39 | 18 | 4 | 17 | 2,042 | 2,007 |
| 2015 | 57 | 22 | 13 | 22 | 2,077 | 2,020 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2,011 | 1,782 |
| 2013 | 69 | 35 | 11 | 23 | 2,042 | 2,010 |
| 2012 | 79 | 39 | 13 | 27 | 2,187 | 2,180 |
| 2011 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 2,054 | 1,921 |
| 2010 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1,948 | 1,842 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Protsenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Protsenko's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Protsenko usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Protsenko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Protsenko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nikita Protsenko's chess games
All 33 games by Nikita Protsenko in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/0/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Dmitry Elizarov | 2,388 | 28th Rostov on Don Rapid GP Stage | C01 |
| Oct 2011 | Petr Kruglikov | 2,266 | ch-Rostov Region Open | B00 |
| Oct 2021 | Evgenia Sukhareva | 2,143 | 28th Rostov on Don Rapid GP Stage | B22 |
| Oct 2011 | Sergey Gritsenko | 2,141 | ch-Rostov Region Open | B22 |
| Oct 2011 | Tatiana Fastova | 2,023 | ch-Rostov Region Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yufo U18 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| ch-Rostov Region Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
| ch-South FR U18 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| 28th Rostov on Don Rapid GP Stage | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Protsenko's chess games?
33 games by Nikita Protsenko, from Sep 2010 to Oct 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 Protsenko has played.
What does Nikita Protsenko play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Nikita Protsenko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Protsenko answers 1...Nc6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikita Protsenko play as White?
As White, Nikita Protsenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Protsenko play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Protsenko most often plays: Mikenas Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nikita Protsenko's FIDE rating?
Nikita Protsenko is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nikita Protsenko played?
Our database contains 33 games by Nikita Protsenko, covering Sep 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Protsenko?
33 games by Nikita Protsenko 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.