Prepare against Nikolai A. Grebennikov
CM · FIDE · World #8,031 classical · FIDE ID 4121988
When preparing against Nikolai A. Grebennikov, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 136 games by Nikolai A. Grebennikov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolai A. Grebennikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolai A. Grebennikov 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 | 2,205 | 2,225 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,232 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 47 | 16 | 73 | 34.6% |
| As White | 66 | 23 | 7 | 36 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 24 | 9 | 37 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolai A. Grebennikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolai A. Grebennikov's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 92.4% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Grebennikov usually continues c4 (31.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Grebennikov usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Grebennikov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Grebennikov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Grebennikov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Grebennikov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 91.4% | 48.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 87.5% | 40.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Nikolai A. Grebennikov's chess games
All 136 games by Nikolai A. Grebennikov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 16 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Sahaj Grover | 2,496 | Budapest SixDays 09 GM-C | E46 |
| Jun 2026 | Christos Krallis | 2,441 | V Janos Rigo Mem GMB | B50 |
| May 2025 | Yang-Fan Zhou | 2,425 | Norway Chess Open GM | B08 |
| Sep 2024 | Andrean Susilodinata | 2,393 | Budapest SixDays 09 GM-C | B42 |
| Nov 2024 | Quoc Hy Nguyen | 2,367 | November Budapest SixDays GM | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 75 | 34.5 | 2,156 |
| November Budapest SixDays GM | 2024 | 9 | 1 | 2,100 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,192 |
| Budapest SixDays 09 GM-C | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
| Norway Chess Open GM | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,428 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| V Janos Rigo Mem GMB | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,225 |
| 11th Sunway Sitges | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolai A. Grebennikov's chess games?
136 games by Nikolai A. Grebennikov, from Apr 2003 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 Nikolai A. Grebennikov has played.
What does Nikolai A. Grebennikov play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Nikolai A. Grebennikov opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolai A. Grebennikov answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nikolai A. Grebennikov play as White?
As White, Nikolai A. Grebennikov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolai A. Grebennikov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolai A. Grebennikov most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Nikolai A. Grebennikov's FIDE rating?
Nikolai A. Grebennikov is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Nikolai A. Grebennikov played?
Our database contains 136 games by Nikolai A. Grebennikov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 16 draws, 73 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolai A. Grebennikov?
136 games by Nikolai A. Grebennikov 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.