Prepare against Gene Nakauchi
FM · Australia · World #18,425 classical · FIDE ID 3200698
Our database contains 367 games by Gene Nakauchi, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gene Nakauchi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gene Nakauchi 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 | 2,071 | 2,265 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,241 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,218 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 367 | 172 | 66 | 129 | 46.9% |
| As White | 185 | 88 | 32 | 65 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 182 | 84 | 34 | 64 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gene Nakauchi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gene Nakauchi's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 153 | 82.7% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 30 | 16.2% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Nakauchi usually continues c4 (48.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Nakauchi usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Nakauchi usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Nakauchi usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Nakauchi usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nakauchi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 89.6% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 88.3% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.7% | 78.6% |
Gene Nakauchi's chess games
All 367 games by Gene Nakauchi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 172 wins, 66 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 30 | 13/4/13 | 43.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 58 | 20/15/23 | 34.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 15/4/15 | 44.1% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Timur Gareyev | 2,611 | Gold Coast Open | A45 |
| Jan 2017 | Kanan Izzat | 2,454 | Australian Open | B21 |
| Jan 2013 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,410 | Australian Open | B42 |
| Jul 2015 | Igor Bjelobrk | 2,377 | Oceania zt | C67 |
| Jan 2014 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,371 | ch-AUS | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2020 | 54 | 25 | 2,203 |
| Sydney Open | 2019 | 29 | 12 | 2,110 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2024 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,115 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 27 | 17 | 2,197 |
| ch-Queensland | 2019 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,131 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 25 | 13 | 2,284 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2009 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2012 | 22 | 12 | 2,172 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stephen J Solomon (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gene Nakauchi's chess games?
367 games by Gene Nakauchi, from Jul 2007 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 Gene Nakauchi has played.
What does Gene Nakauchi play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Gene Nakauchi opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gene Nakauchi answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Gene Nakauchi play as White?
As White, Gene Nakauchi's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gene Nakauchi play as Black?
As Black, Gene Nakauchi most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 34.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Gene Nakauchi's FIDE rating?
Gene Nakauchi is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Gene Nakauchi played?
Our database contains 367 games by Gene Nakauchi, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 66 draws, 129 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gene Nakauchi?
367 games by Gene Nakauchi 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.