Prepare against Nikolay Marchenko
Russia · World #11,060 classical · FIDE ID 24198315
Our database contains 99 games by Nikolay Marchenko, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Marchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Marchenko 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 | 2,154 | 2,186 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,164 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,243 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 32.3% |
| As White | 50 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Marchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Marchenko's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 34.0% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 22.0% | 72.7% |
| f4 | 9 | 18.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.0% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 72.7% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 46.2% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Nikolay Marchenko's chess games
All 99 games by Nikolay Marchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 32 wins, 32 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Danila Pavlov | 2,360 | ch-RUS U20 | B07 |
| Feb 2024 | Maksim Chertkov | 2,271 | ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | A20 |
| Feb 2024 | Suren Poghosyan | 2,266 | ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | A28 |
| Feb 2024 | David Karatorossian | 2,232 | ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | E73 |
| Jan 2013 | Eduard Karavaev | 2,149 | Astrakhan Ritminform Cup-B | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrakhan Open | 2013 | 26 | 10 | 1,840 |
| ch-Astrakhan Region | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,111 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-Astrakhan | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,879 |
| Astrakhan Ritminform Cup-B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,792 |
| Astrakhan Gazprombank B | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,933 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Marchenko's chess games?
99 games by Nikolay Marchenko, from Nov 2011 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 Marchenko has played.
What does Nikolay Marchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Nikolay Marchenko opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.f4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Marchenko answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Marchenko play as White?
As White, Nikolay Marchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Marchenko play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Marchenko most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Nikolay Marchenko's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Marchenko is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Nikolay Marchenko played?
Our database contains 99 games by Nikolay Marchenko, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 32 draws, 35 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Marchenko?
99 games by Nikolay Marchenko 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.