Prepare against Nikolajs Krilovs
LVA · World #13,550 classical · FIDE ID 11603100
When preparing against Nikolajs Krilovs, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 103 games by Nikolajs Krilovs, covering Sep 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nikolajs Krilovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolajs Krilovs 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 | 2,123 | 2,147 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,201 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,211 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 42 | 18 | 43 | 40.8% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 6 | 25 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 22 | 12 | 18 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolajs Krilovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolajs Krilovs's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 51.0% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 16 | 31.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Krilovs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Krilovs usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Krilovs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Krilovs usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Krilovs usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Krilovs usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 23.1% | 91.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Nikolajs Krilovs's chess games
All 103 games by Nikolajs Krilovs in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Nov 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: 42 wins, 18 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Dragan Barlov | 2,351 | 17th Montalvo Mem | E81 |
| Aug 2026 | Matiss Mustaps | 2,329 | 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | B30 |
| Apr 2022 | Sergejs Klimakovs | 2,316 | ch-LAT | D45 |
| Aug 2026 | Arsenijs Savicevs | 2,305 | 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Laura Rogule | 2,224 | 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT | 2023 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,105 |
| 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | 2026 | 12 | 4 | 2,185 |
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,242 |
| Plzen Open 11th | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,171 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,062 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| Panevezys Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,854 |
| 18th Baltija Cup | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolajs Krilovs's chess games?
103 games by Nikolajs Krilovs, from Sep 2009 to Nov 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 Nikolajs Krilovs has played.
What does Nikolajs Krilovs play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Nikolajs Krilovs opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolajs Krilovs answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Nikolajs Krilovs play as White?
As White, Nikolajs Krilovs's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolajs Krilovs play as Black?
As Black, Nikolajs Krilovs most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Nikolajs Krilovs's FIDE rating?
Nikolajs Krilovs is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Nikolajs Krilovs played?
Our database contains 103 games by Nikolajs Krilovs, covering Sep 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 18 draws, 43 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolajs Krilovs?
103 games by Nikolajs Krilovs 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.