Prepare against Nikolaj Osipow
Poland · World #36,772 classical · FIDE ID 1107356
Our database contains 182 games by Nikolaj Osipow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaj Osipow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaj Osipow 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 | 1,950 | 2,251 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,117 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 2,146 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 76 | 63 | 43 | 41.8% |
| As White | 93 | 42 | 32 | 19 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 89 | 34 | 31 | 24 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaj Osipow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaj Osipow's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 44.1% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 29 | 31.2% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 20.4% | 76.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Osipow usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Osipow usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Osipow usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Osipow usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Osipow usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Osipow usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 41.7% | 72.5% |
| e5 | 17 | 35.4% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 72.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
Nikolaj Osipow's chess games
All 182 games by Nikolaj Osipow 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: 76 wins, 63 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A13 | Colle System | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jacek Dubiel | 2,400 | Zabrzanski Wrzesien Open | C50 |
| Jan 1995 | Roman Dabek | 2,360 | Katowice Open | B20 |
| Jan 1995 | Igor Khudiakov | 2,360 | Katowice Open | B20 |
| Sep 2012 | Arkadiusz Skawinski | 2,309 | POL-chT 2nd League | B01 |
| Sep 2001 | Marcin Walach | 2,267 | chT2-POL South | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2015 | 51 | 29 | 2,215 |
| Chorzow Open | 2008 | 18 | 13 | 2,242 |
| chT-POL 51st | 1995 | 10 | 3 | 2,161 |
| Zabrze Spring Open | 2007 | 10 | 8 | 2,222 |
| chT-POL 2nd div South | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,345 |
| Pszczyna Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,107 |
| chT3-POL Liga Slaska | 2007 | 9 | 8 | 2,376 |
| 45th Chorzow Open | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaj Osipow's chess games?
182 games by Nikolaj Osipow, 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 Nikolaj Osipow has played.
What does Nikolaj Osipow play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Nikolaj Osipow opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaj Osipow answers 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Nikolaj Osipow play as White?
As White, Nikolaj Osipow's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaj Osipow play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaj Osipow most often plays: Alekhine Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Nikolaj Osipow's FIDE rating?
Nikolaj Osipow is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Nikolaj Osipow played?
Our database contains 182 games by Nikolaj Osipow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 63 draws, 43 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaj Osipow?
182 games by Nikolaj Osipow 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.