Prepare against Nikita Semenukha
Ukraine · World #18,371 classical · FIDE ID 14175584
Our database contains 73 games by Nikita Semenukha, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Semenukha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Semenukha 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 | 2,072 | 2,119 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,195 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,964 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 30 | 12 | 31 | 41.1% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Semenukha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Semenukha's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Semenukha usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Semenukha usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Semenukha usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Semenukha usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
Nikita Semenukha's chess games
All 73 games by Nikita Semenukha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 30 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,490 | Szansa Open Rapid | D85 |
| Aug 2025 | Mariusz Szewczyk | 2,165 | chT-POL 2nd League | B40 |
| Sep 2025 | Patryk Stanisz | 2,156 | chT-POL 2nd League | D25 |
| Sep 2025 | Oskar Anton Hackner | 2,106 | chT-POL 2nd League | C11 |
| Aug 2025 | Aleksandra Czarniecka | 2,028 | Adolf Anderssen Mem | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Big Norms Warsaw IM | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,022 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,048 |
| Adolf Anderssen Mem | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,146 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,928 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,195 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| Szansa Open Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Semenukha's chess games?
73 games by Nikita Semenukha, from Apr 2016 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 Semenukha has played.
What does Nikita Semenukha play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Nikita Semenukha opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Semenukha answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Nikita Semenukha play as White?
As White, Nikita Semenukha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Semenukha play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Semenukha most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Nikita Semenukha's FIDE rating?
Nikita Semenukha is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nikita Semenukha played?
Our database contains 73 games by Nikita Semenukha, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Semenukha?
73 games by Nikita Semenukha 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.