Prepare against Nikolai Pozharsky
Russia · World #22,116 classical · FIDE ID 4143051
When preparing against Nikolai Pozharsky, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (71%).
Our database contains 37 games by Nikolai Pozharsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolai Pozharsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolai Pozharsky 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 | 2,040 | 2,193 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,189 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 2,115 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 45.9% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolai Pozharsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolai Pozharsky's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 77.8% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pozharsky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Pozharsky usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Pozharsky usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Pozharsky usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Pozharsky usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pozharsky usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Nikolai Pozharsky's chess games
All 37 games by Nikolai Pozharsky 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Nikolai Yakushev | 2,166 | Novosibirsk Region Open | E20 |
| Jul 2011 | Dmitry Sukhanov | 2,155 | Novosibirsk Sukharev Memorial Open | C84 |
| Jul 2010 | Vitaly Shevchenko | 2,104 | Koltsovo Open | C26 |
| Dec 2007 | Stanislav Vorobjov | 2,089 | Novosibirsk Region Open | D35 |
| Jul 2010 | Artur Allakhverdov | 2,053 | Koltsovo Open | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koltsovo Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,202 |
| Novosibirsk Sukharev Memorial Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,088 |
| Novosibirsk Region Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Novosibirsk April Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,968 |
| Novosibirsk Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolai Pozharsky's chess games?
37 games by Nikolai Pozharsky, 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 Pozharsky has played.
What does Nikolai Pozharsky play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Nikolai Pozharsky opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolai Pozharsky answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nikolai Pozharsky play as White?
As White, Nikolai Pozharsky's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolai Pozharsky play as Black?
As Black, Nikolai Pozharsky most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Nikolai Pozharsky's FIDE rating?
Nikolai Pozharsky is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Nikolai Pozharsky played?
Our database contains 37 games by Nikolai Pozharsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolai Pozharsky?
37 games by Nikolai Pozharsky 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.