Prepare against Christian Nittel
DEU · World #58,843 classical · FIDE ID 4643437
Our database contains 47 games by Christian Nittel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Nittel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Nittel 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 | 1,860 | 2,020 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,870 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,895 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 27.7% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Nittel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Nittel's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 65.2% | 36.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Nittel usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nittel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nittel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Nittel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Nittel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Nittel usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Christian Nittel's chess games
All 47 games by Christian Nittel 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Andras Zoltan | 1,880 | Budapest FS12 FM | D05 |
| Dec 2017 | Zsolt Takacs | 1,798 | Budapest FS12 FM | B12 |
| Oct 2022 | Jens Marzisch | 1,583 | Greifswald Springer Open | D06 |
| Oct 2022 | Andreas Grosch | 1,561 | Greifswald Springer Open | D05 |
| May 2005 | Anton Classen | 1,546 | 5th Nuremberg-ch Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS12 FM | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| Giessen Open | 1994 | 7 | 3 | 2,142 |
| 11th Wuerzburg Open | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Greifswald Springer Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,673 |
| Budapest FS06 Schev | 2023 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,723 |
| 11th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 5th Nuremberg-ch Open | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Nittel's chess games?
47 games by Christian Nittel, 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 Christian Nittel has played.
What does Christian Nittel play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Christian Nittel opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Nittel answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Christian Nittel play as White?
As White, Christian Nittel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Nittel play as Black?
As Black, Christian Nittel most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Christian Nittel's FIDE rating?
Christian Nittel is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Christian Nittel played?
Our database contains 47 games by Christian Nittel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Nittel?
47 games by Christian Nittel 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.