Prepare against Nikolaj Purgin
FM · Russia · World #15,884 classical · FIDE ID 4106300
When preparing against Nikolaj Purgin, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 154 games by Nikolaj Purgin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaj Purgin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaj Purgin 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 | 2,096 | 2,285 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,270 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 2,216 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 51 | 34 | 69 | 33.1% |
| As White | 81 | 29 | 21 | 31 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 73 | 22 | 13 | 38 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 92.6% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Purgin usually continues c4 (40.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Purgin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Purgin usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Purgin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Purgin usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Purgin usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 100.0% | 40.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 42.9% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 35.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Nikolaj Purgin's chess games
All 154 games by Nikolaj Purgin 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: 51 wins, 34 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Roman Skomorokhin | 2,460 | ch-RUS sf | A85 |
| Jan 1993 | Kamil Miton | 2,440 | chT2-RUS | C03 |
| Jan 1991 | Andrew D Martin | 2,430 | Russian Winter Open | A57 |
| Jan 1989 | Boris Kantsler | 2,430 | GMA qual | A43 |
| Jan 1989 | Oleg Nikolenko | 2,405 | GMA qual | C85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kirov Region | 2014 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1996 | 20 | 9 | 2,315 |
| St Petersburg Open | 1994 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| chT2-RUS | 1995 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
| URS-sf | 1991 | 10 | 5 | 2,325 |
| ch-URS Army | 1989 | 9 | 4 | – |
| GMA qual | 1989 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,327 |
| 8th Chigorin Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaj Purgin's chess games?
154 games by Nikolaj Purgin, 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 Purgin has played.
What does Nikolaj Purgin play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Nikolaj Purgin opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaj Purgin answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Nikolaj Purgin play as White?
As White, Nikolaj Purgin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaj Purgin play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaj Purgin most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Nikolaj Purgin's FIDE rating?
Nikolaj Purgin is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Nikolaj Purgin played?
Our database contains 154 games by Nikolaj Purgin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 34 draws, 69 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaj Purgin?
154 games by Nikolaj Purgin 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.