Prepare against Nikolai Vlassov
IM · Russia · World #3,421 classical · FIDE ID 4103360
Our database contains 6,505 games by Nikolai Vlassov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolai Vlassov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolai Vlassov 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 | 2,322 | 2,493 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,509 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,330 | 2,496 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6,505 | 3,220 | 764 | 2,521 | 49.5% |
| As White | 3,236 | 1,728 | 383 | 1,125 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 3,269 | 1,492 | 381 | 1,396 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolai Vlassov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolai Vlassov's side.
First moves as White (3,236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 3,175 | 98.1% | 59.1% |
| g4 | 45 | 1.4% | 75.6% |
| e3 | 5 | 0.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.1% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vlassov usually continues c3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vlassov usually continues Bc4 (59.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Vlassov usually continues d4 (52.1% score)
- 1.g4 — 1% of White games, 75.6% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Vlassov usually continues Bg2 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Vlassov usually continues Bg2 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Vlassov usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,431 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 1,073 | 75.0% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 295 | 20.6% | 54.1% |
| d5 | 42 | 2.9% | 41.7% |
| g5 | 5 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 0.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1,128 | 98.8% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Nikolai Vlassov's chess games
All 6,505 games by Nikolai Vlassov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 3,220 wins, 764 draws, 2,521 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1,268 | 716/158/394 | 56.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 400 | 223/38/139 | 55.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 199 | 96/28/75 | 48.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 192 | 94/24/74 | 49.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 158 | 82/13/63 | 51.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 153 | 65/20/68 | 42.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 142 | 73/19/50 | 51.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 118 | 59/6/53 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 94 | 58/10/26 | 61.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 80 | 43/7/30 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 781 | 402/69/310 | 51.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 740 | 337/110/293 | 45.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 277 | 155/25/97 | 56.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 136 | 47/11/78 | 34.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 121 | 42/11/68 | 34.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 102 | 50/12/40 | 49.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 96 | 35/10/51 | 36.5% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 78 | 36/12/30 | 46.2% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 72 | 31/12/29 | 43.1% |
| A40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 69 | 24/12/33 | 34.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Feb 2022 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,726 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Aug 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,723 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Dec 2004 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,715 | RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' | E33 |
| Nov 2021 | Sam Shankland | 2,714 | Titled Tue | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 4,815 | 2,684.5 | 2,342 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 230 | 109 | 2,256 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 185 | 93.5 | 2,261 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 154 | 78 | 2,221 |
| ch-Moscow | 2002 | 31 | 18 | 2,460 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 28 | 15 | 2,337 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 22 | 17 | 2,254 |
| ch-Moscow Open | 1998 | 19 | 12 | 2,434 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Julian Estrada Nieto (24 games) · Zbigniew Pakleza (22 games) · Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (19 games) · Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez (19 games) · Daniel Shapiro (16 games) · Oscar Humberto Ardila (16 games) · Matvey Galchenko (16 games) · Rasmus Svane (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolai Vlassov's chess games?
6,505 games by Nikolai Vlassov, from Apr 2003 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 Nikolai Vlassov has played.
What does Nikolai Vlassov play on the first move as White?
Across 3,236 games with White in our database, Nikolai Vlassov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolai Vlassov answers 1...Nc6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games), 1...f5 (0% of games).
What openings does Nikolai Vlassov play as White?
As White, Nikolai Vlassov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (1,268 games, 56.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (400 games, 55.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (199 games, 48.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 3,236 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolai Vlassov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolai Vlassov most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (781 games, 51.5% win rate); Indian Defense (740 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (277 games, 56.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 3,269 games.
What is Nikolai Vlassov's FIDE rating?
Nikolai Vlassov is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,330 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,493 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Nikolai Vlassov played?
Our database contains 6,505 games by Nikolai Vlassov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 3,220 wins, 764 draws, 2,521 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolai Vlassov?
6,505 games by Nikolai Vlassov 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.