Prepare against Nikolai Pushkov
GM · Russia · World #20,146 classical · FIDE ID 4117131
Our database contains 1,015 games by Nikolai Pushkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolai Pushkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolai Pushkov 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 | 2,056 | 2,531 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 2,389 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,406 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,015 | 406 | 373 | 236 | 40.0% |
| As White | 510 | 222 | 191 | 97 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 505 | 184 | 182 | 139 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolai Pushkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolai Pushkov's side.
First moves as White (510 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 329 | 64.5% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 140 | 27.5% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 39 | 7.6% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Pushkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pushkov usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pushkov usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Pushkov usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pushkov usually continues d4 (76.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pushkov usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 211 | 96.8% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 132 | 68.8% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 49 | 25.5% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.7% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Nikolai Pushkov's chess games
All 1,015 games by Nikolai Pushkov 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: 406 wins, 373 draws, 236 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 81 | 35/30/16 | 43.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 67 | 27/28/12 | 40.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 46 | 15/22/9 | 32.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 19/11/11 | 46.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 41 | 15/19/7 | 36.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 18/9/6 | 54.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 77 | 28/26/23 | 36.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 61 | 18/32/11 | 29.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 51 | 16/20/15 | 31.4% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 42 | 18/18/6 | 42.9% |
| E08 | Catalan | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,555 | ch-RUS | D46 |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander P. Vaulin | 2,550 | ch-RUS | A11 |
| Jan 1994 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,530 | Orel | D45 |
| Jan 1993 | Vassily Smyslov | 2,530 | Rostov on Don | A13 |
| Jan 1995 | Valeri Yandemirov | 2,525 | Orel | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orel | 1999 | 54 | 32.5 | 2,511 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 41 | 28.5 | 2,287 |
| ch-RUS | 1995 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,408 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 33 | 21 | 2,349 |
| ch-Yuzhny FO Open | 2015 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-RUS Seniors | 2011 | 27 | 16 | 2,336 |
| Doroshkevich Memorial Open | 2012 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,367 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2015 | 25 | 12 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolai Pushkov's chess games?
1,015 games by Nikolai Pushkov, 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 Pushkov has played.
What does Nikolai Pushkov play on the first move as White?
Across 510 games with White in our database, Nikolai Pushkov opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolai Pushkov answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nikolai Pushkov play as White?
As White, Nikolai Pushkov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (81 games, 43.2% win rate); Indian Defense (67 games, 40.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (46 games, 32.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 510 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolai Pushkov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolai Pushkov most often plays: Indian Defense (77 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (61 games, 29.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (51 games, 31.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 505 games.
What is Nikolai Pushkov's FIDE rating?
Nikolai Pushkov is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,531 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Nikolai Pushkov played?
Our database contains 1,015 games by Nikolai Pushkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 406 wins, 373 draws, 236 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolai Pushkov?
1,015 games by Nikolai Pushkov 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.