Prepare against Nikolai Val. Makarov
FM · Russia · World #12,094 classical · FIDE ID 4151950
When preparing against Nikolai Val. Makarov, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 55 games by Nikolai Val. Makarov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolai Val. Makarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolai Val. Makarov 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 | 2,140 | 2,331 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,289 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,283 | Dec 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 28 | 12 | 15 | 50.9% |
| As White | 29 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 65.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolai Val. Makarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolai Val. Makarov's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 44.8% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 41.4% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Makarov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Makarov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Makarov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Makarov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Makarov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Nikolai Val. Makarov's chess games
All 55 games by Nikolai Val. Makarov 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: 28 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Oleg Badmatsyrenov | 2,440 | Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | A00 |
| Apr 2023 | Konstantin Sek | 2,434 | Bangkok Blue Chevaliers Open | C56 |
| Dec 2022 | Rolando Nolte | 2,387 | 14th Penang Open A | B76 |
| Apr 2023 | Jony Habla | 2,252 | Bangkok Blue Chevaliers Open | B07 |
| Dec 2022 | Ern Jie Anderson Ang | 2,121 | 14th Penang Open A | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | 2023 | 17 | 12 | 2,119 |
| Bangkok Thailand Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,958 |
| Thailand Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
| 14th Penang Open A | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,268 |
| 3rd Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Bangkok Blue Chevaliers Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolai Val. Makarov's chess games?
55 games by Nikolai Val. Makarov, 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 Val. Makarov has played.
What does Nikolai Val. Makarov play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Nikolai Val. Makarov opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolai Val. Makarov answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Nikolai Val. Makarov play as White?
As White, Nikolai Val. Makarov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolai Val. Makarov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolai Val. Makarov most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nikolai Val. Makarov's FIDE rating?
Nikolai Val. Makarov is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Nikolai Val. Makarov played?
Our database contains 55 games by Nikolai Val. Makarov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolai Val. Makarov?
55 games by Nikolai Val. Makarov 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.