Prepare against Nikolay Korniushin
IM · Russia · World #5,615 classical · FIDE ID 4123808
When preparing against Nikolay Korniushin, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 268 games by Nikolay Korniushin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Korniushin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Korniushin 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 | 2,257 | 2,457 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,423 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,397 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 100 | 69 | 99 | 37.3% |
| As White | 134 | 53 | 32 | 49 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 134 | 47 | 37 | 50 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Korniushin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Korniushin's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 72.4% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 18.7% | 42.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 7.5% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Korniushin usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Korniushin usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Korniushin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Korniushin usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Korniushin usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Korniushin usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 48.4% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 25.8% | 65.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.9% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 78.0% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Nikolay Korniushin's chess games
All 268 games by Nikolay Korniushin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 100 wins, 69 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Andrei Kharlov | 2,486 | Vladivostok Russian Cup | D78 |
| Jun 2013 | Vadim Moiseenko | 2,473 | 66th ch-RUS Higher League | C07 |
| Mar 2005 | Sergey I. Solovjov | 2,456 | St Petersburg NWAPA Cup | E61 |
| May 1999 | Yuri A Meshkov | 2,397 | 6th chT-RUS | A33 |
| Jul 2014 | Lev Pevzner | 2,396 | Vladivostok Meridian Open Rapid | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenyev Sazykin Memorial | 2008 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,305 |
| ch-Yaroslavl Silent | 1999 | 17 | 12 | 2,274 |
| St Petersburg NWAPA Cup | 2005 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,344 |
| chT-RUS Club | 1999 | 10 | 3 | 2,214 |
| ch-RUS 1/2 fin | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,354 |
| ch-St Petersburg Chigorin CC | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,370 |
| Vladivostok Russian Cup | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Korniushin's chess games?
268 games by Nikolay Korniushin, from Apr 2003 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 Korniushin has played.
What does Nikolay Korniushin play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Nikolay Korniushin opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Korniushin answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Korniushin play as White?
As White, Nikolay Korniushin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Korniushin play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Korniushin most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Nikolay Korniushin's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Korniushin is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Nikolay Korniushin played?
Our database contains 268 games by Nikolay Korniushin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 69 draws, 99 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Korniushin?
268 games by Nikolay Korniushin 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.