Prepare against Nikita Shemyakinskiy
FM · Russia · World #5,856 classical · FIDE ID 44170025
Our database contains 178 games by Nikita Shemyakinskiy, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Shemyakinskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Shemyakinskiy 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 | 2,251 | 2,354 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,348 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,377 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 73 | 41 | 64 | 41.0% |
| As White | 89 | 37 | 21 | 31 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 89 | 36 | 20 | 33 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Shemyakinskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Shemyakinskiy's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 85.4% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Shemyakinskiy usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Shemyakinskiy usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Shemyakinskiy usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Shemyakinskiy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Shemyakinskiy usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Shemyakinskiy usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 57.1% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 18.4% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 16.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Nikita Shemyakinskiy's chess games
All 178 games by Nikita Shemyakinskiy in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Jul 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: 73 wins, 41 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,695 | Titled Tue Late | A47 |
| Jan 2025 | Xiangyu Xu | 2,611 | Titled Tue Late | B28 |
| Jan 2025 | Federico Perez Ponsa | 2,528 | Titled Tue Late | B46 |
| Oct 2025 | M Turov | 2,526 | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | A46 |
| Feb 2025 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 53 | 32.5 | 2,438 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,537 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,105 |
| Chigorin Mem Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,401 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,359 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,369 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Shemyakinskiy's chess games?
178 games by Nikita Shemyakinskiy, from Aug 2015 to Jul 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 Shemyakinskiy has played.
What does Nikita Shemyakinskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Nikita Shemyakinskiy opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Shemyakinskiy answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Nikita Shemyakinskiy play as White?
As White, Nikita Shemyakinskiy's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Torre Attack (13 games, 53.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Shemyakinskiy play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Shemyakinskiy most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Nikita Shemyakinskiy's FIDE rating?
Nikita Shemyakinskiy is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (May 2025).
How many games has Nikita Shemyakinskiy played?
Our database contains 178 games by Nikita Shemyakinskiy, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 41 draws, 64 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Shemyakinskiy?
178 games by Nikita Shemyakinskiy 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.