Prepare against Nikolay Noritsyn
IM · Canada · World #1,087 classical · FIDE ID 2604922
When preparing against Nikolay Noritsyn, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,019 games by Nikolay Noritsyn, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Noritsyn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Noritsyn 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 | 2,444 | 2,521 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,470 | 2,514 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,405 | 2,547 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,019 | 544 | 208 | 267 | 53.4% |
| As White | 510 | 292 | 106 | 112 | 57.3% |
| As Black | 509 | 252 | 102 | 155 | 49.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Noritsyn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Noritsyn's side.
First moves as White (510 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 328 | 64.3% | 65.7% |
| c4 | 70 | 13.7% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 58 | 11.4% | 74.1% |
| b3 | 32 | 6.3% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 3.5% | 77.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 70.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 162 | 64.8% | 65.7% |
| e5 | 57 | 22.8% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 22 | 8.8% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 72 | 39.8% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 51 | 28.2% | 67.6% |
| d5 | 41 | 22.7% | 57.3% |
| f5 | 7 | 3.9% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 3.9% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Nikolay Noritsyn's chess games
All 1,019 games by Nikolay Noritsyn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 544 wins, 208 draws, 267 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 72 | 37/17/18 | 51.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 32 | 19/6/7 | 59.4% |
| E61 | English Opening | 27 | 17/5/5 | 63.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 15/4/4 | 65.2% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 18 | 14/2/2 | 77.8% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 60 | 35/8/17 | 58.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 52 | 26/10/16 | 50.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 17/12/4 | 51.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 32 | 16/6/10 | 50.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 31 | 18/9/4 | 58.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,777 | Titled Tue | D04 |
| Oct 2020 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,726 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| May 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,675 | Titled Tue | B52 |
| Feb 2019 | Ray Robson | 2,667 | PRO League Stage | D12 |
| Dec 2014 | Bator Sambuev | 2,659 | Toronto Hart House Holidays Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 170 | 97.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-CAN | 2023 | 72 | 49.5 | 2,425 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 39 | 22.5 | 2,543 |
| Canadian Open | 2010 | 37 | 24.5 | 2,528 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2012 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,485 |
| Waterloo Maplewood | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 2,481 |
| Canada zt | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,438 |
| Toronto Hart House Holidays Open | 2016 | 16 | 12 | 2,551 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bator Sambuev (35 games) · Victor Plotkin (15 games) · Shiyam Thavandiran (13 games) · Jean Hebert (12 games) · Razvan Preotu (12 games) · Artiom Samsonkin (11 games) · Anthony Atanasov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Noritsyn's chess games?
1,019 games by Nikolay Noritsyn, from Apr 2003 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 Noritsyn has played.
What does Nikolay Noritsyn play on the first move as White?
Across 510 games with White in our database, Nikolay Noritsyn opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Noritsyn answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Noritsyn play as White?
As White, Nikolay Noritsyn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (72 games, 51.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (32 games, 59.4% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 63.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 510 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Noritsyn play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Noritsyn most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 58.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (52 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 509 games.
What is Nikolay Noritsyn's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Noritsyn is currently rated 2,444 in classical chess, 2,470 in rapid and 2,405 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,521 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Nikolay Noritsyn played?
Our database contains 1,019 games by Nikolay Noritsyn, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 544 wins, 208 draws, 267 losses (53.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Noritsyn?
1,019 games by Nikolay Noritsyn 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.