Prepare against Nikolay Zharkov
Russia · World #7,493 classical · FIDE ID 54193648
Our database contains 102 games by Nikolay Zharkov, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Zharkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Zharkov 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 | 2,215 | 2,249 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,356 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,368 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 35 | 27 | 40 | 34.3% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 75.5% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 12.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.2% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zharkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zharkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zharkov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zharkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zharkov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zharkov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 87.5% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 62.5% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
Nikolay Zharkov's chess games
All 102 games by Nikolay Zharkov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 35 wins, 27 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Muhammad Khusenkhojaev | 2,450 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open | E62 |
| Nov 2021 | Evgeni Krassilnikov | 2,381 | Ekaterinburg Sysoev Memorial Rapid | B07 |
| Oct 2025 | Artyom Zubritskiy | 2,358 | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | B06 |
| Mar 2022 | Rodion Radzhabov | 2,357 | ch-Urals | B53 |
| Jul 2023 | Eduard Kanter | 2,356 | Zudov Memorial | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,213 |
| Eurasia Cup Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| 38th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-RUS Eurasia Cup Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,983 |
| Barnaul Kura Memorial | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| Zudov Memorial | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,119 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,289 |
| Ekaterinburg Sysoev Memorial Rapid | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,328 |
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Where can I find Nikolay Zharkov's chess games?
102 games by Nikolay Zharkov, from Sep 2015 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 Zharkov has played.
What does Nikolay Zharkov play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Nikolay Zharkov opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Zharkov answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Zharkov play as White?
As White, Nikolay Zharkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Zharkov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Zharkov most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Nikolay Zharkov's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Zharkov is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Nikolay Zharkov played?
Our database contains 102 games by Nikolay Zharkov, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 27 draws, 40 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Zharkov?
102 games by Nikolay Zharkov 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.