Prepare against Nikita Zemlyanov
Russia · World #31,922 classical · FIDE ID 24112208
Our database contains 57 games by Nikita Zemlyanov, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Zemlyanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Zemlyanov 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 | 1,975 | 2,143 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 2,090 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,114 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 40 | 8 | 8 | 70.2% |
| As White | 27 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 70.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 70.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 85.2% | 80.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 80.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zemlyanov usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Zemlyanov usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zemlyanov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Zemlyanov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zemlyanov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 73.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 77.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Nikita Zemlyanov's chess games
All 57 games by Nikita Zemlyanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 40 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Nafis Mullagaliev | 2,062 | ch-Tuimazy Men | A45 |
| Jan 2018 | Munir Tazetdinov | 1,854 | ch-Tuimazy | E01 |
| Jan 2017 | Ramil Latypov | 1,824 | ch-Tuimazy Men | A34 |
| Feb 2016 | Damir Gafarov | 1,806 | ch-Tuimazy | E81 |
| Jan 2016 | Viktor Lugancev | 1,773 | ch-Tuimazy | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tuimazy | 2019 | 35 | 27 | 1,911 |
| ch-Bashkortostan | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 1,840 |
| ch-Tuimazy Men | 2017 | 11 | 9 | 1,923 |
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Where can I find Nikita Zemlyanov's chess games?
57 games by Nikita Zemlyanov, from Jul 2005 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 Zemlyanov has played.
What does Nikita Zemlyanov play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Nikita Zemlyanov opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.b4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Zemlyanov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Nikita Zemlyanov play as White?
As White, Nikita Zemlyanov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Zemlyanov play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Zemlyanov most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Nikita Zemlyanov's FIDE rating?
Nikita Zemlyanov is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Nikita Zemlyanov played?
Our database contains 57 games by Nikita Zemlyanov, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses (70.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Zemlyanov?
57 games by Nikita Zemlyanov 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.