Prepare against Nikolay Olenin
IM · Russia · World #4,914 classical · FIDE ID 4122216
Our database contains 287 games by Nikolay Olenin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Olenin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Olenin 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 | 2,276 | 2,454 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,250 | 2,360 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,368 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 91 | 120 | 76 | 31.7% |
| As White | 139 | 48 | 65 | 26 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 148 | 43 | 55 | 50 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Olenin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Olenin's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 95.0% | 57.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Olenin usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Olenin usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Olenin usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Olenin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Olenin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 71.4% | 43.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 11.7% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 50.9% | 41.4% |
| f5 | 21 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Nikolay Olenin's chess games
All 287 games by Nikolay Olenin 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: 91 wins, 120 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,560 | 6th Chigorin Memorial | B17 |
| Dec 2008 | Valerij Popov | 2,542 | chT-CFO | A23 |
| Oct 2000 | Sergei Ovsejevitsch | 2,526 | 2nd Alushta | B06 |
| Jan 2003 | Oleg Nikolenko | 2,522 | ch-RUS sf | C11 |
| Oct 2000 | Stanislav Voitsekhovsky | 2,516 | 2nd Alushta | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-RUS | 2008 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,345 |
| Dnipropetrovsk Sinitsin Memorial | 2007 | 20 | 11 | 2,334 |
| Orel | 2009 | 20 | 10 | 2,353 |
| ch-RUS Central Region | 2007 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,317 |
| 2nd Alushta | 2000 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,387 |
| Nikolaev | 2001 | 13 | 5 | 2,321 |
| 4th Alushta Autumn | 2005 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| Bolkhov | 2017 | 12 | 8 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Olenin's chess games?
287 games by Nikolay Olenin, 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 Olenin has played.
What does Nikolay Olenin play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Nikolay Olenin opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Olenin answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...f5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Olenin play as White?
As White, Nikolay Olenin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Olenin play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Olenin most often plays: Dutch Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Nikolay Olenin's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Olenin is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,250 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,454 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Nikolay Olenin played?
Our database contains 287 games by Nikolay Olenin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 120 draws, 76 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Olenin?
287 games by Nikolay Olenin 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.