Prepare against Alexander Nicolini
Slovakia · World #14,689 classical · FIDE ID 14902737
Our database contains 420 games by Alexander Nicolini, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Nicolini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Nicolini 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 | 2,109 | 2,181 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,126 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,144 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 420 | 124 | 198 | 97 | 29.5% |
| As White | 220 | 77 | 108 | 34 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 200 | 47 | 90 | 63 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Nicolini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Nicolini's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 215 | 97.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nicolini usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nicolini usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nicolini usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Nicolini usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 75.9% | 49.2% |
| c6 | 15 | 17.2% | 63.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 68 | 84.0% | 44.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Alexander Nicolini's chess games
All 420 games by Alexander Nicolini 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: 124 wins, 198 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 61 | 18/33/9 | 29.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 9/10/3 | 40.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 73 | 13/38/22 | 17.8% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Michal Meszaros | 2,361 | Tatry Open | C64 |
| Oct 2010 | Vladimir Vojtek | 2,296 | Tatry Open | B50 |
| Sep 2009 | Zuzana Borosova | 2,295 | Tatry Open | B50 |
| Nov 2010 | Dusan Schwarz | 2,294 | chT1W-SVK 1011 | B22 |
| Jul 2008 | David Varga | 2,289 | ch-SVK Open A | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2024 | 108 | 49.5 | 2,125 |
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,108 |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| chT2-SVK 9596 | 1995 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,475 |
| chT-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,187 |
| chT-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| chT-SVK 1W 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| chT1W-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladimir Skreno (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Nicolini's chess games?
420 games by Alexander Nicolini, 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 Alexander Nicolini has played.
What does Alexander Nicolini play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Alexander Nicolini opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Nicolini answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Nicolini play as White?
As White, Alexander Nicolini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 29.5% win rate); Scotch Game (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Nicolini play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Nicolini most often plays: Dutch Defense (73 games, 17.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (27 games, 37.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Alexander Nicolini's FIDE rating?
Alexander Nicolini is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Alexander Nicolini played?
Our database contains 420 games by Alexander Nicolini, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 198 draws, 97 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Nicolini?
420 games by Alexander Nicolini 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.