Prepare against Arno Nickel
DEU · World #21,332 classical · FIDE ID 4623703
Our database contains 135 games by Arno Nickel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arno Nickel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arno Nickel 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 | 2,046 | 2,128 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,120 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 42 | 57 | 36 | 31.1% |
| As White | 68 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 19 | 30 | 18 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arno Nickel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arno Nickel's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 44.1% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 33.8% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.4% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Nickel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nickel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Nickel usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Nickel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nickel usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Nickel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 46.4% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 39.3% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 70.8% | 64.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Arno Nickel's chess games
All 135 games by Arno Nickel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 57 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A37 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A79 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Berthold Bartsch | 2,267 | 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | A81 |
| Oct 2002 | Carsten Hamann | 2,193 | chM-Schleswig Holstein 57th | D81 |
| Oct 2002 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,134 | chM-Schleswig Holstein 57th | B22 |
| Jan 2001 | Thilo Koop | 2,121 | ch-S Schleswig Holstein VM 56th | B93 |
| Mar 2010 | Stefan Bien | 2,114 | Schleswig Holstein-ch Meister | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,974 |
| 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,210 |
| Schleswig Holstein-ch Meister | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,148 |
| 24th Miedzyzdroje OB Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,123 |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein VM 56th | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,170 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein M 43rd | 1988 | 9 | 3 | 2,241 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arno Nickel's chess games?
135 games by Arno Nickel, from Apr 2003 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 Arno Nickel has played.
What does Arno Nickel play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Arno Nickel opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arno Nickel answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Arno Nickel play as White?
As White, Arno Nickel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arno Nickel play as Black?
As Black, Arno Nickel most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Arno Nickel's FIDE rating?
Arno Nickel is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Arno Nickel played?
Our database contains 135 games by Arno Nickel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 57 draws, 36 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arno Nickel?
135 games by Arno Nickel 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.