Prepare against Nikolay Kleimenov
FM · FIDE · World #1,949 classical · FIDE ID 34414223
When preparing against Nikolay Kleimenov, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 916 games by Nikolay Kleimenov, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Kleimenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Kleimenov 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 | 2,387 | 2,387 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,378 | 2,381 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,405 | 2,416 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 916 | 455 | 81 | 380 | 49.7% |
| As White | 453 | 250 | 35 | 168 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 463 | 205 | 46 | 212 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Kleimenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Kleimenov's side.
First moves as White (453 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 448 | 98.9% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kleimenov usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kleimenov usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kleimenov usually continues d4 (52.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kleimenov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 213 | 95.1% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 4.5% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 82.3% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 26 | 17.7% | 51.9% |
Nikolay Kleimenov's chess games
All 916 games by Nikolay Kleimenov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 455 wins, 81 draws, 380 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 55 | 31/2/22 | 56.4% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 46 | 26/4/16 | 56.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 26/4/13 | 60.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 37 | 29/1/7 | 78.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 35 | 16/4/15 | 45.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 12/1/14 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 60 | 28/6/26 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 55 | 18/4/33 | 32.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 9/1/15 | 36.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 15/1/9 | 60.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 22 | 14/2/6 | 63.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,665 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E92 |
| Aug 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,660 | Titled Tue Late | C11 |
| May 2026 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,626 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | B56 |
| Oct 2025 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| May 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | B60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 544 | 301 | 2,333 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 155 | 82 | 2,352 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 12 | 2,384 |
| Wch U10 | 2023 | 21 | 16 | 1,934 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,320 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,358 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,609 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Kleimenov's chess games?
916 games by Nikolay Kleimenov, from Jul 2019 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 Kleimenov has played.
What does Nikolay Kleimenov play on the first move as White?
Across 453 games with White in our database, Nikolay Kleimenov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Kleimenov answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Kleimenov play as White?
As White, Nikolay Kleimenov's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (55 games, 56.4% win rate); Sicilian (46 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 60.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 453 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Kleimenov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Kleimenov most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (60 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 32.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 463 games.
What is Nikolay Kleimenov's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Kleimenov is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,378 in rapid and 2,405 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nikolay Kleimenov played?
Our database contains 916 games by Nikolay Kleimenov, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 455 wins, 81 draws, 380 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Kleimenov?
916 games by Nikolay Kleimenov 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.