Prepare against Christopher Nield
United Kingdom · World #102,755 classical · FIDE ID 2410044
When preparing against Christopher Nield, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 55 games by Christopher Nield, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Nield's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Nield 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 | 1,721 | 1,785 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,700 | 1,700 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,704 | 1,727 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 17 | 13 | 25 | 30.9% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Nield's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Nield's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 86.2% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c6 (32% of these games) — Nield usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Nield usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Nield usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nield usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Nield usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Nield usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Christopher Nield's chess games
All 55 games by Christopher Nield in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Sep 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Donald Heron | 1,880 | Scottish Open | A20 |
| Jan 2024 | Brian Towers | 1,864 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A45 |
| Jan 2024 | Paul May | 1,828 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | B28 |
| Jan 2024 | Kieran Macphail | 1,820 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | B33 |
| Jul 2026 | Glyn D Pugh | 1,813 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,759 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,701 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,591 |
| Edinburgh Allegro Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,741 |
| 14th 4NCL Online U1700 Open | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| Ayr Congress 2026 | Major | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,449 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Nield's chess games?
55 games by Christopher Nield, from Aug 2022 to Sep 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 Christopher Nield has played.
What does Christopher Nield play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Christopher Nield opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Nield answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Christopher Nield play as White?
As White, Christopher Nield's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Nield play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Nield most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Christopher Nield's FIDE rating?
Christopher Nield is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,700 in rapid and 1,704 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Christopher Nield played?
Our database contains 55 games by Christopher Nield, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Nield?
55 games by Christopher Nield 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.