Prepare against Nikolai M. Mishuchkov
IM · Russia · World #6,743 classical · FIDE ID 4102401
When preparing against Nikolai M. Mishuchkov, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as Black, 13.8% over 29 games.
Our database contains 736 games by Nikolai M. Mishuchkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolai M. Mishuchkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolai M. Mishuchkov 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 | 2,230 | 2,435 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,421 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,394 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 736 | 267 | 355 | 114 | 36.3% |
| As White | 357 | 143 | 166 | 48 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 379 | 124 | 189 | 66 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolai M. Mishuchkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolai M. Mishuchkov's side.
First moves as White (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 174 | 48.7% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 166 | 46.5% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.1% | 72.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mishuchkov usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mishuchkov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Mishuchkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Mishuchkov usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mishuchkov usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Mishuchkov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 80.8% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 23 | 15.2% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 62.8% | 62.4% |
| d6 | 29 | 19.6% | 58.6% |
| d5 | 21 | 14.2% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.7% | 87.5% |
Nikolai M. Mishuchkov's chess games
All 736 games by Nikolai M. Mishuchkov 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: 267 wins, 355 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 43 | 19/20/4 | 44.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 39 | 14/22/3 | 35.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 39 | 12/23/4 | 30.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 17/16/4 | 45.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 14/10/5 | 48.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 26 | 9/11/6 | 34.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 9/11/2 | 40.9% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 83 | 28/45/10 | 33.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 29 | 4/19/6 | 13.8% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 2/9/2 | 15.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Yaroslav Zherebukh | 2,563 | 18th Chigorin Memorial | B47 |
| Jul 2013 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,559 | 23rd Heart of Finland Open | B40 |
| Oct 2010 | Jakov Geller | 2,544 | 18th Chigorin Memorial | B42 |
| Oct 2008 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,514 | ch-RUS Seniors | A47 |
| Nov 2009 | Mihai Suba | 2,501 | 19th Wch Seniors | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,337 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 31 | 19.5 | 2,338 |
| ch-RUS Seniors | 2011 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,507 |
| Novaya Ladoga | 2008 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,305 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2006 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,298 |
| ch-RUS sf | 2001 | 16 | 10 | 2,493 |
| Cherepovets | 1993 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-URS46 Semifinal | 1978 | 12 | 5 | 2,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolai M. Mishuchkov's chess games?
736 games by Nikolai M. Mishuchkov, 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 M. Mishuchkov has played.
What does Nikolai M. Mishuchkov play on the first move as White?
Across 357 games with White in our database, Nikolai M. Mishuchkov opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolai M. Mishuchkov answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Nikolai M. Mishuchkov play as White?
As White, Nikolai M. Mishuchkov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 357 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolai M. Mishuchkov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolai M. Mishuchkov most often plays: Sicilian (83 games, 33.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (29 games, 13.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 379 games.
What is Nikolai M. Mishuchkov's FIDE rating?
Nikolai M. Mishuchkov is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Nikolai M. Mishuchkov played?
Our database contains 736 games by Nikolai M. Mishuchkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 355 draws, 114 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolai M. Mishuchkov?
736 games by Nikolai M. Mishuchkov 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.