Prepare against Nikolay Zhidelev
Russia · World #14,491 classical · FIDE ID 34231269
Our database contains 53 games by Nikolay Zhidelev, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Zhidelev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Zhidelev 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 | 2,111 | 2,268 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,184 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,265 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 14 | 12 | 27 | 26.4% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 56.5% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Zhidelev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Zhidelev usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zhidelev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zhidelev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zhidelev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Zhidelev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 7.1% |
Nikolay Zhidelev's chess games
All 53 games by Nikolay Zhidelev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Ivan Yeletsky | 2,460 | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | B90 |
| Feb 2026 | Artem Bardyk | 2,390 | Russian Chess Crown A | D27 |
| Feb 2026 | Kyaw Lin Naing | 2,324 | Russian Chess Crown A | C97 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Khruschiov | 2,285 | Russian Chess Crown A | E94 |
| Jul 2025 | Anton Yatzenko | 2,284 | 21st Moscow Open A | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,294 |
| 19th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,235 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,448 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,275 |
| TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,994 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,023 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,951 |
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Where can I find Nikolay Zhidelev's chess games?
53 games by Nikolay Zhidelev, from Apr 2018 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 Zhidelev has played.
What does Nikolay Zhidelev play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Nikolay Zhidelev opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Zhidelev answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Zhidelev play as White?
As White, Nikolay Zhidelev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Zhidelev play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Zhidelev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Nikolay Zhidelev's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Zhidelev is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nikolay Zhidelev played?
Our database contains 53 games by Nikolay Zhidelev, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Zhidelev?
53 games by Nikolay Zhidelev 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.