Prepare against Nikol Bogacheva
WCM · Italy · World #37,592 classical · FIDE ID 23409207
When preparing against Nikol Bogacheva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Nikol Bogacheva, covering May 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikol Bogacheva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikol Bogacheva 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 | 1,947 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 1,978 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,743 | 1,743 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 24 | 9 | 15 | 50.0% |
| As White | 24 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikol Bogacheva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikol Bogacheva's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Bogacheva usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bogacheva usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Bogacheva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Nikol Bogacheva's chess games
All 48 games by Nikol Bogacheva in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 24 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Marco Caprino | 2,078 | 57th Italian Teams Final | B35 |
| Apr 2026 | Alessandro Granaldi | 2,075 | 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | A05 |
| May 2026 | Henry Oelmann | 1,955 | Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 | Open B | C42 |
| Sep 2026 | Cagla Yaren Aslan | 1,952 | 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | B06 |
| Apr 2026 | Angela Sirignano | 1,900 | 57th Italian Teams Women | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,904 |
| CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | G14 | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,041 |
| 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,844 |
| 5º Festival Bella Italia Lignano Sabbiadoro | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,979 |
| 57th Italian Teams Women | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,875 |
| Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,940 |
| 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,923 |
| 57th Italian Teams Final | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikol Bogacheva's chess games?
48 games by Nikol Bogacheva, from May 2024 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 Nikol Bogacheva has played.
What does Nikol Bogacheva play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Nikol Bogacheva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikol Bogacheva answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikol Bogacheva play as White?
As White, Nikol Bogacheva's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikol Bogacheva play as Black?
As Black, Nikol Bogacheva most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Nikol Bogacheva's FIDE rating?
Nikol Bogacheva is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,743 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nikol Bogacheva played?
Our database contains 48 games by Nikol Bogacheva, covering May 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikol Bogacheva?
48 games by Nikol Bogacheva 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.