Prepare against Nikita Semenukha

Ukraine · World #22,041 classical · FIDE ID 14175584

When preparing against Nikita Semenukha, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).

Our database contains 82 games by Nikita Semenukha, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 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.

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Performance record

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 (41 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.8% score
  • …c5 (30% of these games) — Semenukha usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
  • …e6 (23% of these games) — Semenukha usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
  • …c6 (18% of these games) — Semenukha usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
• 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
  • …e6 (100% of these games) — Semenukha usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)

Nikita Semenukha's chess games

All 82 games by Nikita Semenukha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Sep 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: 35 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Nikita Semenukha's chess games?

82 games by Nikita Semenukha, from Apr 2016 to Sep 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 41 games with White in our database, Nikita Semenukha opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Semenukha answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).

What openings does Nikita Semenukha play as White?

As White, Nikita Semenukha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 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 (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.

What is Nikita Semenukha's FIDE rating?

Nikita Semenukha is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Apr 2026).

How many games has Nikita Semenukha played?

Our database contains 82 games by Nikita Semenukha, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses (42.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Nikita Semenukha?

82 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.

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