Prepare against Nikolay Krivonos
Russia · World #20,754 classical · FIDE ID 4154568
Our database contains 203 games by Nikolay Krivonos, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Krivonos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Krivonos 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 | 2,051 | 2,306 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,180 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,277 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 88 | 51 | 64 | 43.3% |
| As White | 103 | 42 | 31 | 30 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 100 | 46 | 20 | 34 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 69 | 67.0% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 13.6% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 9.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.7% | 66.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Krivonos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Krivonos usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Krivonos usually continues Nc3 (77.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Krivonos usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Krivonos usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Krivonos usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 37.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 17 | 31.5% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 41.4% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 27.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 20.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Nikolay Krivonos's chess games
All 203 games by Nikolay Krivonos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 88 wins, 51 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Ildar Khairullin | 2,631 | Botvinnik Memorial Blitz Open | A29 |
| Oct 2017 | Dmitry Obolenskikh | 2,539 | ch-Irkutsk Region | D02 |
| Jun 2008 | Andrey Gutov | 2,483 | 12th Izmailov Memorial Open | E51 |
| Aug 2012 | Sergei Matsenko | 2,468 | St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | A84 |
| Jul 2006 | Anton Klimov | 2,402 | 10th Izmailov Memorial Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Irkutsk Region | 2017 | 37 | 22.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2010 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,302 |
| ch-Irkutsk Region final | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,332 |
| Shelekhov Tandem Cup | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| Moscow Open B | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,286 |
| 14th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,289 |
| Ulan-Ude Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,233 |
| ch-Bratsk Region | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Krivonos's chess games?
203 games by Nikolay Krivonos, from Apr 2006 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 Krivonos has played.
What does Nikolay Krivonos play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Nikolay Krivonos opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Krivonos answers 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Krivonos play as White?
As White, Nikolay Krivonos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Krivonos play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Krivonos most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Nikolay Krivonos's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Krivonos is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Nikolay Krivonos played?
Our database contains 203 games by Nikolay Krivonos, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 51 draws, 64 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Krivonos?
203 games by Nikolay Krivonos 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.