Prepare against Nikoly Balakirev
FIDE · World #52,668 classical · FIDE ID 4192060
When preparing against Nikoly Balakirev, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Nikoly Balakirev, covering Mar 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nikoly Balakirev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikoly Balakirev 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 | 1,883 | 1,971 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,884 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,962 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 27.3% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 16.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 345 rated games against 294 different opponents, across 36 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 107 | 46 | 14 | 47 | 43.0% | 1,793 | 1,773 | 10 |
| Rapid | 119 | 51 | 16 | 52 | 42.9% | 1,825 | 1,815 | 5 |
| Blitz | 102 | 45 | 8 | 49 | 44.1% | 1,897 | 1,873 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 143 | 34 | 20 | 89 | 23.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 148 | 90 | 19 | 39 | 60.8% |
Wins over titled players: 9 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 34 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 1,845 | 1,797 |
| 2025 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1,976 | 1,850 |
| 2024 | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 1,796 | 1,886 |
| 2023 | 49 | 21 | 5 | 23 | 1,767 | 1,742 |
| 2022 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 1,818 | 1,786 |
| 2021 | 49 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 1,672 | 1,663 |
| 2020 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 1,893 | 1,937 |
| 2019 | 69 | 34 | 4 | 31 | 1,879 | 1,891 |
| 2018 | 29 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 1,906 | 1,892 |
| 2012 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 2,015 | 1,881 |
| 2008 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2,008 | 1,608 |
Where Nikoly Balakirev has played
Russia (34) · Kazakhstan (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikoly Balakirev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikoly Balakirev's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Balakirev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Balakirev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Balakirev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Balakirev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Balakirev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Balakirev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Nikoly Balakirev's chess games
All 33 games by Nikoly Balakirev in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Isabek Tanikin | 1,952 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C03 |
| Aug 2024 | Anel Muratova | 1,892 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D13 |
| Aug 2024 | Yedil Kabylbek | 1,857 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D00 |
| Aug 2024 | Natan Kertaev | 1,828 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A16 |
| Jun 2023 | Maria Afanasieva | 1,819 | Anapa Sea Harbor Open | D24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,886 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,744 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,907 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 2,036 |
| Uljanovsk Privolje Open | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,668 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial Rapid | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2,015 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,549 |
| Minsk Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikoly Balakirev's chess games?
33 games by Nikoly Balakirev, from Mar 2012 to Oct 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 Nikoly Balakirev has played.
What does Nikoly Balakirev play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Nikoly Balakirev opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikoly Balakirev answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikoly Balakirev play as White?
As White, Nikoly Balakirev's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikoly Balakirev play as Black?
As Black, Nikoly Balakirev most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Nikoly Balakirev's FIDE rating?
Nikoly Balakirev is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Nikoly Balakirev played?
Our database contains 33 games by Nikoly Balakirev, covering Mar 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikoly Balakirev?
33 games by Nikoly Balakirev 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.