Prepare against Nikolai Kabanov
GM · Russia · World #1,344 classical · FIDE ID 4127820
Our database contains 1,273 games by Nikolai Kabanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolai Kabanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolai Kabanov 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 | 2,422 | 2,535 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,338 | 2,543 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,311 | 2,496 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,273 | 514 | 321 | 438 | 40.4% |
| As White | 645 | 296 | 161 | 188 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 628 | 218 | 160 | 250 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (645 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 506 | 78.4% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 6.4% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 33 | 5.1% | 74.2% |
| c4 | 27 | 4.2% | 64.8% |
| g3 | 12 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 12 | 1.9% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kabanov usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kabanov usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kabanov usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kabanov usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kabanov usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kabanov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 38.5% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 60 | 19.4% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 49 | 15.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 44 | 14.2% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 4.2% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.6% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 145 | 63.9% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 36 | 15.9% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 21 | 9.3% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 16 | 7.0% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Nikolai Kabanov's chess games
All 1,273 games by Nikolai Kabanov 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: 514 wins, 321 draws, 438 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 92 | 35/27/30 | 38.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 55 | 25/6/24 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 43 | 24/9/10 | 55.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 22 | 10/2/10 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | Indian Defense | 60 | 20/14/26 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 17/16/20 | 32.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 44 | 18/8/18 | 40.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 6/8/18 | 18.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,677 | FIDE World Cup | A96 |
| Jul 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,666 | Vladivostok Meridian Open Rapid | B51 |
| May 2015 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,666 | 37th Nezhmetdinov Memorial rapid | E83 |
| Jun 2013 | Ilia Smirin | 2,663 | Wch Rapid | B51 |
| Feb 2014 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,642 | Moscow Open A | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 242 | 115 | 2,237 |
| Wch Rapid | 2018 | 30 | 13 | 2,466 |
| 7th Wch Blitz | 2013 | 30 | 10 | 2,341 |
| Moscow Open A | 2014 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,525 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2012 | 19 | 12 | 2,411 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2008 | 18 | 12 | 2,555 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,324 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 2,434 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksei Pridorozhni (13 games) · Dmitry Bocharov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolai Kabanov's chess games?
1,273 games by Nikolai Kabanov, 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 Kabanov has played.
What does Nikolai Kabanov play on the first move as White?
Across 645 games with White in our database, Nikolai Kabanov opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolai Kabanov answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Nikolai Kabanov play as White?
As White, Nikolai Kabanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (92 games, 38.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (55 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (43 games, 55.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 645 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolai Kabanov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolai Kabanov most often plays: Indian Defense (60 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 32.1% win rate); Philidor (44 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 628 games.
What is Nikolai Kabanov's FIDE rating?
Nikolai Kabanov is currently rated 2,422 in classical chess, 2,338 in rapid and 2,311 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,535 (May 2011).
How many games has Nikolai Kabanov played?
Our database contains 1,273 games by Nikolai Kabanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 514 wins, 321 draws, 438 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolai Kabanov?
1,273 games by Nikolai Kabanov 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.