Prepare against Nikolai Gertsyk
Russia · World #12,351 classical · FIDE ID 14103028
When preparing against Nikolai Gertsyk, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%).
Our database contains 95 games by Nikolai Gertsyk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolai Gertsyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolai Gertsyk 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 | 2,137 | 2,334 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 2,334 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 2,334 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 19 | 54 | 22 | 20.0% |
| As White | 47 | 10 | 24 | 13 | 21.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 9 | 30 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolai Gertsyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolai Gertsyk's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 70.2% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Gertsyk usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Gertsyk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Gertsyk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 27.3% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Gertsyk usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Gertsyk usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Gertsyk usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 52.4% | 63.6% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 55.0% |
Nikolai Gertsyk's chess games
All 95 games by Nikolai Gertsyk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 54 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Oleg Kozlov | 2,306 | Ekaterinburg | D35 |
| May 2008 | G. Prahov | 2,281 | Ekaterinburg | A20 |
| Jan 1995 | Robert Kosak | 2,220 | Balatonbereny Open | D03 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexander V Lisenko | 2,207 | ch-St Petersburg Seniors Blitz | E14 |
| Jul 2007 | Sergey Fokin | 2,201 | Ekaterinburg 07 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekaterinburg | 2010 | 30 | 15 | 2,256 |
| Ekaterinburg 07 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| Ekaterinburg 06 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| Ekaterinburg 02 | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,285 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,998 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,877 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors Blitz | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolai Gertsyk's chess games?
95 games by Nikolai Gertsyk, from Apr 2003 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 Nikolai Gertsyk has played.
What does Nikolai Gertsyk play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Nikolai Gertsyk opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolai Gertsyk answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Nikolai Gertsyk play as White?
As White, Nikolai Gertsyk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolai Gertsyk play as Black?
As Black, Nikolai Gertsyk most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Nikolai Gertsyk's FIDE rating?
Nikolai Gertsyk is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Nikolai Gertsyk played?
Our database contains 95 games by Nikolai Gertsyk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 54 draws, 22 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolai Gertsyk?
95 games by Nikolai Gertsyk 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.