Prepare against Nikolay Kartsev
DEU · World #19,450 classical · FIDE ID 12939536
Our database contains 137 games by Nikolay Kartsev, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Kartsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Kartsev 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 | 2,062 | 2,140 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,140 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,140 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 58 | 33 | 46 | 42.3% |
| As White | 64 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 31 | 12 | 30 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Kartsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Kartsev's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 93.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kartsev usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kartsev usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kartsev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kartsev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kartsev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 87.9% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 38.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Nikolay Kartsev's chess games
All 137 games by Nikolay Kartsev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 58 wins, 33 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Bas De Boer | 2,139 | Dortmund Helmut Kohl | B22 |
| Jul 2019 | Vitaliy Garbuz | 2,128 | Dortmund NRW Cup U20 | C29 |
| Jul 2019 | Lando Korten | 2,125 | Dortmund NRW Cup U20 | E46 |
| Jul 2017 | Evgeny Ambartsumjan | 2,122 | 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B62 |
| Jul 2022 | Michael Kotyk | 2,112 | chT-GER U20 | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 26 | 13.5 | 1,759 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 23 | 12 | 2,068 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2018 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,941 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Dortmund NRW Cup U20 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,284 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,563 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Kartsev's chess games?
137 games by Nikolay Kartsev, from Jan 2012 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 Kartsev has played.
What does Nikolay Kartsev play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Nikolay Kartsev opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Kartsev answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Kartsev play as White?
As White, Nikolay Kartsev's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Kartsev play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Kartsev most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Nikolay Kartsev's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Kartsev is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Nikolay Kartsev played?
Our database contains 137 games by Nikolay Kartsev, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 33 draws, 46 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Kartsev?
137 games by Nikolay Kartsev 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.