Prepare against Nikolay Averin
IM · FIDE · World #1,239 classical · FIDE ID 24250473
Our database contains 655 games by Nikolay Averin, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Averin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Averin 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 | 2,430 | 2,446 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,472 | 2,480 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,504 | 2,509 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 655 | 257 | 173 | 225 | 39.2% |
| As White | 328 | 138 | 88 | 102 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 327 | 119 | 85 | 123 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Averin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Averin's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 315 | 96.0% | 55.9% |
| a3 | 9 | 2.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Averin usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Averin usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Averin usually continues d4 (63.5% score)
- 1.a3 — 3% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Averin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Averin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Averin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 70.8% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 62 | 58.5% | 50.8% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 41.5% | 50.0% |
Nikolay Averin's chess games
All 655 games by Nikolay Averin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Aug 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: 257 wins, 173 draws, 225 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 50 | 17/11/22 | 34.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 12/11/13 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 19/10/25 | 35.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 54 | 16/17/21 | 29.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 36 | 20/8/8 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,691 | World Rapid 2025 | A13 |
| Dec 2022 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,662 | Wch Blitz | B33 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,661 | World Blitz 2025 | B02 |
| Dec 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,651 | Wch Blitz | C67 |
| Dec 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,626 | World Blitz 2025 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 18.5 | 2,426 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 14 | 2,172 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,388 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,473 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,253 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6 | 2,495 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,440 |
| Wch U14 blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Averin's chess games?
655 games by Nikolay Averin, from Sep 2016 to Aug 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 Nikolay Averin has played.
What does Nikolay Averin play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Nikolay Averin opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Averin answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Averin play as White?
As White, Nikolay Averin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 34.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Averin play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Averin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (54 games, 35.2% win rate); Indian Defense (54 games, 29.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (36 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Nikolay Averin's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Averin is currently rated 2,430 in classical chess, 2,472 in rapid and 2,504 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Nikolay Averin played?
Our database contains 655 games by Nikolay Averin, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 173 draws, 225 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Averin?
655 games by Nikolay Averin 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.