Prepare against Erik J Nickels
United States · World #77,611 classical · FIDE ID 2054590
When preparing against Erik J Nickels, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Erik J Nickels, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik J Nickels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik J Nickels 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 | 1,797 | 1,823 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 34.3% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik J Nickels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik J Nickels's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nickels usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Nickels usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Nickels usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Erik J Nickels's chess games
All 35 games by Erik J Nickels in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Stephen M Wharry | 2,033 | 3rd Stillwater Thanksgiving Open | D52 |
| Feb 2012 | Herbert Rodney Vaughn | 1,916 | Stillwater Hanken Winter Open 3rd | E94 |
| Jul 2011 | Mark Anderson | 1,841 | 66th Oklahoma City Open | E70 |
| Nov 2011 | Srikar Chikkala | 1,810 | 3rd Stillwater Thanksgiving Open | D15 |
| Nov 2010 | J A Montero | 1,775 | 2nd Stillwater Thanksgiving Open | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Stillwater Thanksgiving Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,927 |
| Stillwater Hanken Winter Open 3rd | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| 66th Oklahoma City Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,820 |
| 4th Stillwater Thanksgiving Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,475 |
| Stillwater Fall Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,864 |
| 2nd Stillwater Thanksgiving Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,748 |
| 2nd Stillwater Hanken Winter Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik J Nickels's chess games?
35 games by Erik J Nickels, from Mar 2010 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 Erik J Nickels has played.
What does Erik J Nickels play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Erik J Nickels opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik J Nickels answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erik J Nickels play as White?
As White, Erik J Nickels's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik J Nickels play as Black?
As Black, Erik J Nickels most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Erik J Nickels's FIDE rating?
Erik J Nickels is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Erik J Nickels played?
Our database contains 35 games by Erik J Nickels, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik J Nickels?
35 games by Erik J Nickels 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.