Prepare against Varvara Nikitskaya
FIDE · World #123,624 classical · FIDE ID 34420029
When preparing against Varvara Nikitskaya, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 51 games by Varvara Nikitskaya, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Varvara Nikitskaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Varvara Nikitskaya 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 | 1,664 | 1,664 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,592 | 1,592 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,568 | 1,579 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 20 | 9 | 22 | 39.2% |
| As White | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Varvara Nikitskaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Varvara Nikitskaya's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 81.5% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nikitskaya usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Nikitskaya usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nikitskaya usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Nikitskaya usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Nikitskaya usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nikitskaya usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Varvara Nikitskaya's chess games
All 51 games by Varvara Nikitskaya in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Center Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Chamal Gedgafov | 2,167 | Sochi IPCA Open | B42 |
| Nov 2020 | Angel Nambooze | 2,061 | Online Olym Disabilities | A40 |
| Oct 2022 | Igor Kolomytchenko | 1,964 | Sochi IPCA Open | B80 |
| Jul 2025 | Mikhail Alekseev | 1,916 | 24th IPCA WCh | C31 |
| Jul 2025 | Doan Thu Huyen | 1,734 | 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,727 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,695 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,749 |
| IPCA Wch 20th | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| Sochi IPCA Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,073 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,681 |
| Online Olym Disabilities | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,553 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Varvara Nikitskaya's chess games?
51 games by Varvara Nikitskaya, from Nov 2019 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 Varvara Nikitskaya has played.
What does Varvara Nikitskaya play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Varvara Nikitskaya opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Varvara Nikitskaya answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Varvara Nikitskaya play as White?
As White, Varvara Nikitskaya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Danish Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Center Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Varvara Nikitskaya play as Black?
As Black, Varvara Nikitskaya most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Varvara Nikitskaya's FIDE rating?
Varvara Nikitskaya is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess, 1,592 in rapid and 1,568 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,664 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Varvara Nikitskaya played?
Our database contains 51 games by Varvara Nikitskaya, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Varvara Nikitskaya?
51 games by Varvara Nikitskaya 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.