Prepare against Alex Nagorski
CM · New Zealand · World #40,146 classical · FIDE ID 4307577
When preparing against Alex Nagorski, expect 1.Nf3 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 154 games by Alex Nagorski, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alex Nagorski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Nagorski 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 | 1,935 | 1,963 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,862 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,849 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 57 | 44 | 53 | 37.0% |
| As White | 79 | 35 | 23 | 21 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 75 | 22 | 21 | 32 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Nagorski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Nagorski's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 45 | 57.7% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 30 | 38.5% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Nagorski usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nagorski usually continues d4 (81.8% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Nagorski usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Nagorski usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Nagorski usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nagorski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 67.6% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 18.9% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 69.6% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
Alex Nagorski's chess games
All 154 games by Alex Nagorski in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Sep 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: 57 wins, 44 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Robert W Smith | 2,204 | 42nd Henderson Trusts Open | A37 |
| Jun 2022 | Leonard J McLaren | 2,116 | Auckland Stuart Memorial Open | C10 |
| Feb 2017 | Gord Morrell | 2,085 | Auckland Summer Cup B | D04 |
| Jun 2018 | Robert Gibbons | 2,070 | 41st Auckland Trusts Open | D20 |
| Apr 2019 | David Cilia Vincenti | 2,064 | ch-North Island | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Trundle Reserves | 2020 | 18 | 12 | 1,816 |
| Auckland Morrison Memorial | 2022 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,743 |
| ch-Auckland CC | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| Auckland Stuart Memorial Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,958 |
| ch-North Island Staurt Memorial | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,046 |
| George Trundle Qualifiers | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,654 |
| ch-North Island | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Nagorski's chess games?
154 games by Alex Nagorski, from Nov 2016 to Sep 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 Alex Nagorski has played.
What does Alex Nagorski play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Alex Nagorski opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Nagorski answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Alex Nagorski play as White?
As White, Alex Nagorski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Nagorski play as Black?
As Black, Alex Nagorski most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Alex Nagorski's FIDE rating?
Alex Nagorski is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (May 2025).
How many games has Alex Nagorski played?
Our database contains 154 games by Alex Nagorski, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 44 draws, 53 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Nagorski?
154 games by Alex Nagorski 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.