Prepare against Nikolay Makashov
Russia · World #99,307 classical · FIDE ID 24125725
When preparing against Nikolay Makashov, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 35 games by Nikolay Makashov, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Makashov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Makashov 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 | 1,732 | 1,996 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,996 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,760 | 1,953 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Makashov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Makashov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Makashov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Makashov usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Makashov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Makashov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Makashov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
Nikolay Makashov's chess games
All 35 games by Nikolay Makashov 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Anatolij B. Kasantsev | 2,138 | ch-Lipetsk City | D45 |
| Oct 2007 | Igor Vorotynzev | 1,915 | ch-Lipetsk Region sf | D37 |
| Oct 2007 | Vitaly Shevelev | 1,808 | ch-Lipetsk Region sf | E81 |
| Aug 2007 | Ilya Krutikov | 1,767 | ch-Lipetsk City | D55 |
| Aug 2007 | Mikhail Geranichev | 1,647 | ch-Lipetsk City | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Voronezh Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,806 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region sf | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,953 |
| 23rd Voronezh Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,648 |
| ch-Lipetsk City | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Makashov's chess games?
35 games by Nikolay Makashov, 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 Makashov has played.
What does Nikolay Makashov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Nikolay Makashov opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Makashov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Makashov play as White?
As White, Nikolay Makashov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Makashov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Makashov most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nikolay Makashov's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Makashov is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,760 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Nikolay Makashov played?
Our database contains 35 games by Nikolay Makashov, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Makashov?
35 games by Nikolay Makashov 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.