Prepare against Amir Nicolai
NLD · World #9,142 classical · FIDE ID 1027158
Our database contains 182 games by Amir Nicolai, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Amir Nicolai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amir Nicolai 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 | 2,183 | 2,199 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,156 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,156 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 58 | 49 | 75 | 31.9% |
| As White | 94 | 38 | 20 | 36 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 88 | 20 | 29 | 39 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amir Nicolai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amir Nicolai's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 55.3% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 28 | 29.8% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 10.6% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nicolai usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nicolai usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nicolai usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Nicolai usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nicolai usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Nicolai usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 72.1% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 14 | 23.0% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Amir Nicolai's chess games
All 182 games by Amir Nicolai in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 58 wins, 49 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A40 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Chiel Van Oosterom | 2,409 | ch-NED Qual Rapid | A80 |
| Dec 2022 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,336 | 58th Groningen Open | B22 |
| Oct 2017 | Iva Videnova-Kuljasevic | 2,326 | 21st Hoogeveen Open | E67 |
| Dec 2017 | Saloni Sapale | 2,308 | 55th Groningen Open A | C02 |
| Mar 2024 | Daan Zult | 2,303 | KNSB Competitie 2023/2024 - Ronde 7 | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U21 | 2011 | 26 | 10 | 2,023 |
| ch-NED Qual Rapid | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,140 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2003 | 9 | 3 | – |
| ch-NED Open U18 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,189 |
| 23rd Hoogeveen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| 55th Groningen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,082 |
| 56th Groningen Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amir Nicolai's chess games?
182 games by Amir Nicolai, from Jul 2008 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 Amir Nicolai has played.
What does Amir Nicolai play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Amir Nicolai opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amir Nicolai answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Amir Nicolai play as White?
As White, Amir Nicolai's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amir Nicolai play as Black?
As Black, Amir Nicolai most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Amir Nicolai's FIDE rating?
Amir Nicolai is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Amir Nicolai played?
Our database contains 182 games by Amir Nicolai, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 49 draws, 75 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amir Nicolai?
182 games by Amir Nicolai 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.