Prepare against Nikolay Kirillov
Russia · World #69,288 classical · FIDE ID 24133850
When preparing against Nikolay Kirillov, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 33 games by Nikolay Kirillov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Kirillov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Kirillov 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 | 1,824 | 2,140 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 2,139 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 2,113 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Kirillov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Kirillov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kirillov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kirillov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Kirillov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kirillov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kirillov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kirillov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Nikolay Kirillov's chess games
All 33 games by Nikolay Kirillov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Alexey Ustinov | 2,155 | Dmitrov Open | D92 |
| Jul 2011 | Mikhail Tarmosin | 2,111 | Dmitrov Open | B12 |
| Jul 2011 | Olga A Grigoryeva | 2,083 | Dmitrov Open | D15 |
| Jul 2012 | Mikhail Mozgunov | 2,029 | Dmitrov Open | C06 |
| Jul 2012 | Tatiana Rudenok | 2,023 | Dmitrov Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitrov Open | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 2,127 |
| Sochi Tseshkovsky Memorial Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,490 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2,173 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Cup | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2,151 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Rapid | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Kirillov's chess games?
33 games by Nikolay Kirillov, from Oct 2008 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 Kirillov has played.
What does Nikolay Kirillov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Nikolay Kirillov opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Kirillov answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Kirillov play as White?
As White, Nikolay Kirillov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Kirillov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Kirillov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Nikolay Kirillov's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Kirillov is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Nikolay Kirillov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Nikolay Kirillov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Kirillov?
33 games by Nikolay Kirillov 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.