Prepare against Guillaume Nicolas
France · World #15,082 classical · FIDE ID 20646607
Our database contains 56 games by Guillaume Nicolas, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guillaume Nicolas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guillaume Nicolas 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 | 2,105 | 2,147 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,142 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,134 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 32.1% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guillaume Nicolas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guillaume Nicolas's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 70.8% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 29.2% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues dxe5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues dxc5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Guillaume Nicolas's chess games
All 56 games by Guillaume Nicolas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Adrien Capitaine | 2,108 | 12th Rohde Open | C07 |
| Aug 2014 | Romain Lambert | 2,074 | 21st Sautron Open | B02 |
| Oct 2011 | Yannis Aubry | 2,031 | 11th Sautron Open | C18 |
| May 2020 | Evan Cavailles | 2,018 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B32 |
| Oct 2014 | Frederic Le Gallo | 1,975 | 14th Sautron Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 2,003 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| 21st Sautron Open | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,863 |
| 11th Sautron Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,957 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,963 |
| 10th Rohde Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guillaume Nicolas's chess games?
56 games by Guillaume Nicolas, from Jul 2009 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 Guillaume Nicolas has played.
What does Guillaume Nicolas play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Guillaume Nicolas opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guillaume Nicolas answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Guillaume Nicolas play as White?
As White, Guillaume Nicolas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guillaume Nicolas play as Black?
As Black, Guillaume Nicolas most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Guillaume Nicolas's FIDE rating?
Guillaume Nicolas is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Guillaume Nicolas played?
Our database contains 56 games by Guillaume Nicolas, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guillaume Nicolas?
56 games by Guillaume Nicolas 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.