Prepare against Nikolay Vasilkov
FM · FIDE · World #4,416 classical · FIDE ID 34283510
When preparing against Nikolay Vasilkov, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 196 games by Nikolay Vasilkov, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Vasilkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Vasilkov 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 | 2,291 | 2,391 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,009 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,161 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 56 | 68 | 72 | 28.6% |
| As White | 97 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 99 | 28 | 35 | 36 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Vasilkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Vasilkov's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 93.8% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Vasilkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Vasilkov usually continues Nf3 (38.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vasilkov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Vasilkov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Vasilkov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 83.7% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 90.9% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
Nikolay Vasilkov's chess games
All 196 games by Nikolay Vasilkov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - Aug 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: 56 wins, 68 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alparslan Isik | 2,457 | Botvinnik Cup Masters | B12 |
| Mar 2025 | Soham Kamotra | 2,430 | Ivi GP Chess 2025 | A15 |
| Jul 2025 | Nikita Matinian | 2,421 | Serbia Open | C88 |
| Jul 2024 | Aron Pasti | 2,401 | 17th Paracin Open A | B83 |
| Mar 2026 | Edgar Hayrapetyan | 2,377 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 8 | 2,101 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 2,167 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,283 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,168 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,469 |
| World Youth Open U14 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
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Where can I find Nikolay Vasilkov's chess games?
196 games by Nikolay Vasilkov, from Mar 2018 to Aug 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 Vasilkov has played.
What does Nikolay Vasilkov play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Nikolay Vasilkov opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Vasilkov answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Vasilkov play as White?
As White, Nikolay Vasilkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Vasilkov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Vasilkov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Nikolay Vasilkov's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Vasilkov is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Nikolay Vasilkov played?
Our database contains 196 games by Nikolay Vasilkov, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 68 draws, 72 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Vasilkov?
196 games by Nikolay Vasilkov 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.