Prepare against Nikolay Dushin
Russia · World #83,637 classical · FIDE ID 4114612
When preparing against Nikolay Dushin, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 223 games by Nikolay Dushin, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Dushin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Dushin 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 | 1,778 | 2,229 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 2,018 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,662 | 1,998 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 70 | 41 | 112 | 31.4% |
| As White | 112 | 36 | 21 | 55 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 111 | 34 | 20 | 57 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Dushin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Dushin's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 25.0% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 10.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dushin usually continues Nf3 (32.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Dushin usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Dushin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Dushin usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dushin usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Dushin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 52.5% | 46.8% |
| c6 | 12 | 20.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 18.6% | 22.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 35.1% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.1% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 16.7% |
Nikolay Dushin's chess games
All 223 games by Nikolay Dushin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 70 wins, 41 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/1/12 | 18.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | 2,381 | 16th Chigorin Mem | E81 |
| Oct 2013 | Maria Komiagina | 2,272 | 21st Chigorin Memorial | A48 |
| Aug 2011 | Dinara Saduakassova | 2,244 | St Petersburg Botvinnik 100 Open | A13 |
| Jan 2007 | Konstantin Krylov | 2,215 | St Petersburg Winter Open | D52 |
| Aug 2012 | Leonid Savinov | 2,208 | St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 34 | 14 | 1,734 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
| Spring on Petrograd Side | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| 17th Chigorin Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,037 |
| 21st Chigorin Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,933 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
| 16th Chigorin Mem | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Dushin's chess games?
223 games by Nikolay Dushin, from Apr 2007 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 Nikolay Dushin has played.
What does Nikolay Dushin play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Nikolay Dushin opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Dushin answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Dushin play as White?
As White, Nikolay Dushin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Dushin play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Dushin most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Nikolay Dushin's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Dushin is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,662 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Nikolay Dushin played?
Our database contains 223 games by Nikolay Dushin, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 41 draws, 112 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Dushin?
223 games by Nikolay Dushin 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.