Prepare against Erwin Nuster
Austria · World #12,087 classical · FIDE ID 1621424
Our database contains 112 games by Erwin Nuster, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erwin Nuster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erwin Nuster 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 | 2,140 | 2,184 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,161 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,164 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 44 | 37 | 31 | 39.3% |
| As White | 49 | 22 | 19 | 8 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 63 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erwin Nuster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erwin Nuster's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 36 | 73.5% | 65.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 14.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.2% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Nuster usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nuster usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Nuster usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nuster usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Nuster usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Nuster usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 69.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 77.8% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Erwin Nuster's chess games
All 112 games by Erwin Nuster in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 44 wins, 37 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Gerd Mitter | 2,224 | Steyr Landesliga 1213 | A30 |
| Sep 2017 | Maximilian Ofner | 2,187 | Steyr Landesliga 1718 | D02 |
| Feb 2012 | Wolfgang Preis | 2,180 | Steyr Landesliga 1112 | E73 |
| Oct 2015 | Manfred Mussnig | 2,173 | Steyr Landesliga 1516 | D94 |
| Feb 2012 | Fred Wegerer | 2,159 | Steyr Landesliga 1112 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2017 | 18 | 15 | 2,195 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,180 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,091 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,076 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erwin Nuster's chess games?
112 games by Erwin Nuster, from Jul 2006 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 Erwin Nuster has played.
What does Erwin Nuster play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Erwin Nuster opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erwin Nuster answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Erwin Nuster play as White?
As White, Erwin Nuster's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erwin Nuster play as Black?
As Black, Erwin Nuster most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Erwin Nuster's FIDE rating?
Erwin Nuster is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (May 2013).
How many games has Erwin Nuster played?
Our database contains 112 games by Erwin Nuster, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 37 draws, 31 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erwin Nuster?
112 games by Erwin Nuster 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.