Prepare against Nikolajs Platonovs
CM · LVA · World #7,972 classical · FIDE ID 11622598
Our database contains 135 games by Nikolajs Platonovs, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolajs Platonovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolajs Platonovs 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 | 2,206 | 2,240 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,208 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,188 | 2,188 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 48 | 24 | 63 | 35.6% |
| As White | 67 | 26 | 13 | 28 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 68 | 22 | 11 | 35 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolajs Platonovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolajs Platonovs's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Platonovs usually continues Nf3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Platonovs usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Platonovs usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 97.1% | 38.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Nikolajs Platonovs's chess games
All 135 games by Nikolajs Platonovs in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 48 wins, 24 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,443 | 6th Paul Keres Open A | B45 |
| Aug 2026 | Shishkov,A | 2,353 | 7th Paul Keres Rapid 2026 | B18 |
| Jun 2026 | Jalving,August | 2,340 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | C90 |
| Nov 2024 | Baris Cinar Sahbudak | 2,264 | World Cadets U12 2024 | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Poormosavi,Seyed Kanan | 2,216 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | E52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 30 | 11 | 2,092 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,172 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,154 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 1,543 |
| Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,160 |
| Online Friendship U12 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,327 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 2,093 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolajs Platonovs's chess games?
135 games by Nikolajs Platonovs, from May 2019 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 Nikolajs Platonovs has played.
What does Nikolajs Platonovs play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Nikolajs Platonovs opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolajs Platonovs answers 1...c5 (97% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Nikolajs Platonovs play as White?
As White, Nikolajs Platonovs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolajs Platonovs play as Black?
As Black, Nikolajs Platonovs most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Nikolajs Platonovs's FIDE rating?
Nikolajs Platonovs is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,188 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nikolajs Platonovs played?
Our database contains 135 games by Nikolajs Platonovs, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 24 draws, 63 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolajs Platonovs?
135 games by Nikolajs Platonovs 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.