Prepare against Nikita Rychagov
FM · Estonia · World #4,831 classical · FIDE ID 4508394
When preparing against Nikita Rychagov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 225 games by Nikita Rychagov, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Rychagov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Rychagov 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 | 2,278 | 2,304 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,284 | 2,374 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,308 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 68 | 55 | 102 | 30.2% |
| As White | 111 | 39 | 24 | 48 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 114 | 29 | 31 | 54 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Rychagov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Rychagov's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 100.0% | 45.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rychagov usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Rychagov usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Rychagov usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 97.4% | 43.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 86.5% | 32.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 13.5% | 20.0% |
Nikita Rychagov's chess games
All 225 games by Nikita Rychagov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 68 wins, 55 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Lalit Babu M R | 2,532 | Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 | Open A | B00 |
| Jul 2023 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,505 | 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandr Volodin | 2,471 | ch-EST 2025 | B96 |
| May 2025 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,448 | Coop Saaremaa Rapid | C02 |
| Nov 2024 | Marcin Sieciechowicz | 2,416 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 20 | 10 | 2,100 |
| ch-EST | 2022 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,201 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,207 |
| Gran Canaria May Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,102 |
| Viljandi Valgmae Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,224 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 B | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,345 |
| ch-EST 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,303 |
| 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Rychagov's chess games?
225 games by Nikita Rychagov, from Dec 2014 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 Rychagov has played.
What does Nikita Rychagov play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Nikita Rychagov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Rychagov answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nikita Rychagov play as White?
As White, Nikita Rychagov's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 6.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Rychagov play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Rychagov most often plays: Réti Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Nikita Rychagov's FIDE rating?
Nikita Rychagov is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,284 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (May 2026).
How many games has Nikita Rychagov played?
Our database contains 225 games by Nikita Rychagov, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 55 draws, 102 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Rychagov?
225 games by Nikita Rychagov 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.