Prepare against J. Nigel Metge
CM · New Zealand · World #51,189 classical · FIDE ID 4300181
Our database contains 172 games by J. Nigel Metge, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find J. Nigel Metge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout J. Nigel Metge 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 | 1,888 | 2,130 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,972 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 2,130 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 62 | 34 | 76 | 36.0% |
| As White | 85 | 32 | 15 | 38 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 87 | 30 | 19 | 38 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of J. Nigel Metge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from J. Nigel Metge's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 97.6% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Metge usually continues c4 (40.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Metge usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Metge usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Metge usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Metge usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 73.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 10 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 81.3% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
J. Nigel Metge's chess games
All 172 games by J. Nigel Metge in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 62 wins, 34 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Anthony Lawrence Carpinter | 2,185 | ch-Asian Seniors 65 | D15 |
| Jan 2019 | Ralph Hart | 2,174 | George Trundle Qualifiers | C01 |
| Jan 2022 | David Cilia Vincenti | 2,074 | 129th NZL-ch Open | D32 |
| Jan 2020 | Jasmine Haomo Zhang | 2,004 | George Trundle Qualifiers | D36 |
| Jun 2021 | Helen Milligan | 1,957 | 43rd Henderson Trusts Open A | E88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Trundle Qualifiers | 2020 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,879 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,828 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Hilton Bennett Masters | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,958 |
| 129th NZL-ch Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-NZL Open 128th | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,782 |
| 126th ch-NZL Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,832 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 65 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find J. Nigel Metge's chess games?
172 games by J. Nigel Metge, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 J. Nigel Metge has played.
What does J. Nigel Metge play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, J. Nigel Metge opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, J. Nigel Metge answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does J. Nigel Metge play as White?
As White, J. Nigel Metge's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does J. Nigel Metge play as Black?
As Black, J. Nigel Metge most often plays: Horwitz Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is J. Nigel Metge's FIDE rating?
J. Nigel Metge is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Dec 2018).
How many games has J. Nigel Metge played?
Our database contains 172 games by J. Nigel Metge, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 34 draws, 76 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against J. Nigel Metge?
172 games by J. Nigel Metge 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.