Alexei Fedorov vs Mihail Nikitenko
GM Alexei Fedorov (2385) · GM Mihail Nikitenko (2415)
Alexei Fedorov and Mihail Nikitenko have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2014 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Fedorov leads 7 wins to 1, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Pawn Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Fedorov | Draws | Nikitenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fedorov with White | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| Nikitenko with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Fedorov | Draws | Nikitenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Fedorov | Draws | Nikitenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Fedorov,Alex | Nikitenko,M | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2nd Chola Chess GM 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Fedorov,Alex | Nikitenko,M | 1-0 | Italian Game | 360 One Masters 2026 |
| Jun 2025 | Mihail Nikitenko | Alexei Fedorov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 21st Delhi Open |
| Aug 2022 | Alexei Fedorov | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Minsk Open |
| Apr 2022 | Alexei Fedorov | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Cheliabinsk Variation A |
| Jan 2022 | Mihail Nikitenko | Alexei Fedorov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-BLR 88th |
| May 2021 | Mihail Nikitenko | Alexei Fedorov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-BLR 87th |
| Jun 2019 | Alexei Fedorov | Mihail Nikitenko | 1-0 | French Defense | 23rd Voronezh Open A |
| Jun 2018 | Alexei Fedorov | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open |
| Jan 2018 | Alexei Fedorov | Mihail Nikitenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BLR 84th |
| Jan 2017 | Alexei Fedorov | Mihail Nikitenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-BLR 83rd |
| Jan 2016 | Alexei Fedorov | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-BLR 82nd |
| Jun 2015 | Alexei Fedorov | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game | 19th Voronezh Open A |
| Jul 2014 | Alexei Fedorov | Mihail Nikitenko | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | Minsk Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Fedorov and Mihail Nikitenko?
In 14 recorded games, Alexei Fedorov has 7 wins, Mihail Nikitenko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexei Fedorov and Mihail Nikitenko played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jul 2014 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Alexei Fedorov and Mihail Nikitenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Pawn Game (2 games), followed by the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.