Prepare against Nikolay Averin
IM · FIDE · World #1,236 classical · FIDE ID 24250473
When preparing against Nikolay Averin, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 661 games by Nikolay Averin, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 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 | 2,430 | 2,480 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,440 | 2,509 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 661 | 261 | 174 | 226 | 39.5% |
| As White | 330 | 140 | 88 | 102 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 331 | 121 | 86 | 124 | 36.6% |
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 (330 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 316 | 95.8% | 56.0% |
| a3 | 10 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| 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, 56.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Averin usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Averin usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Averin usually continues d4 (63.5% score)
- 1.a3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Averin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Averin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Averin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 69.9% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 26.0% | 67.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 62 | 57.9% | 50.8% |
| Nf6 | 45 | 42.1% | 51.1% |
Nikolay Averin's chess games
All 661 games by Nikolay Averin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Sep 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: 261 wins, 174 draws, 226 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% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 55 | 17/17/21 | 30.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 19/10/25 | 35.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 38 | 21/9/8 | 55.3% |
| 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% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
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?
661 games by Nikolay Averin, from Sep 2016 to Sep 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 330 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 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% 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 330 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Averin play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Averin most often plays: Indian Defense (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (54 games, 35.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (38 games, 55.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Nikolay Averin's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Averin is currently rated 2,430 in classical chess, 2,430 in rapid and 2,440 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Nikolay Averin played?
Our database contains 661 games by Nikolay Averin, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 261 wins, 174 draws, 226 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Averin?
661 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.