Prepare against Vitalij Novikov
Lithuania · World #6,647 classical · FIDE ID 12800384
When preparing against Vitalij Novikov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Vitalij Novikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitalij Novikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitalij Novikov 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 | 2,232 | 2,342 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,325 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 55 | 62 | 58 | 31.4% |
| As White | 86 | 21 | 34 | 31 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitalij Novikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitalij Novikov's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Novikov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Novikov usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Novikov usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 100.0% | 62.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 84.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Vitalij Novikov's chess games
All 175 games by Vitalij Novikov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 55 wins, 62 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Algimantas Butnorius | 2,450 | ch-LTU | B07 |
| Apr 2009 | Erik Hedman | 2,396 | Panevezys Cesnauskas Memorial A | C16 |
| Jan 1993 | Olav Sepp | 2,390 | Vilnius zt | C68 |
| Sep 2005 | Sabino Brunello | 2,373 | 21st EU-Cup | C69 |
| Jul 2014 | Nona Gaprindashvili | 2,300 | WchT Seniors 50 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2005 | 42 | 18 | 2,304 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,276 |
| Vilnius zt | 1993 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,270 |
| Vilnius Mikenas Memorial Open | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 2,200 |
| 28th Panevezys Open A | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,298 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,403 |
| Panevezys Cesnauskas Memorial A | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,389 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitalij Novikov's chess games?
175 games by Vitalij Novikov, from Apr 2003 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 Vitalij Novikov has played.
What does Vitalij Novikov play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Vitalij Novikov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitalij Novikov answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Vitalij Novikov play as White?
As White, Vitalij Novikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitalij Novikov play as Black?
As Black, Vitalij Novikov most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Vitalij Novikov's FIDE rating?
Vitalij Novikov is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Vitalij Novikov played?
Our database contains 175 games by Vitalij Novikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 62 draws, 58 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitalij Novikov?
175 games by Vitalij Novikov 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.