Prepare against Andrei Nicola
CM · Romania · World #7,441 classical · FIDE ID 42213770
When preparing against Andrei Nicola, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 35 games by Andrei Nicola, covering Apr 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Nicola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Nicola 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 | 2,217 | 2,217 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,154 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,062 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 31.4% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 504 rated games against 330 different opponents, across 66 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 135 | 65 | 45 | 25 | 48.1% | 1,757 | 1,866 | 15 |
| Rapid | 197 | 107 | 37 | 53 | 54.3% | 1,722 | 1,816 | 17 |
| Blitz | 162 | 82 | 19 | 61 | 50.6% | 1,757 | 1,798 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 219 | 55 | 57 | 107 | 25.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 235 | 173 | 39 | 23 | 73.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 49 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 2,022 | 2,184 |
| 2025 | 113 | 61 | 18 | 34 | 1,940 | 2,033 |
| 2024 | 124 | 61 | 25 | 38 | 1,824 | 1,893 |
| 2023 | 130 | 65 | 30 | 35 | 1,619 | 1,692 |
| 2022 | 90 | 48 | 13 | 29 | 1,405 | 1,454 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Nicola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Nicola's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nicola usually continues Bg5 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nicola usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Nicola usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Nicola usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Andrei Nicola's chess games
All 35 games by Andrei Nicola in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | A45 |
| Oct 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,342 | 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | A46 |
| Feb 2026 | Dragos Stefan Leu | 2,304 | ch-ROU 2026 | B23 |
| Oct 2026 | Vladislav Lymar | 2,272 | 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | A10 |
| Sep 2025 | Ioan Cosma | 2,251 | Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,272 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| ch-ROU 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,258 |
| Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,127 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,952 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,179 |
| Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Nicola's chess games?
35 games by Andrei Nicola, from Apr 2022 to Nov 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 Andrei Nicola has played.
What does Andrei Nicola play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Andrei Nicola opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nc3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Nicola answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Andrei Nicola play as White?
As White, Andrei Nicola's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Nicola play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Nicola most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Andrei Nicola's FIDE rating?
Andrei Nicola is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Andrei Nicola played?
Our database contains 35 games by Andrei Nicola, covering Apr 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Nicola?
35 games by Andrei Nicola 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.