Prepare against Jesse Nikki February
WIM · ZAF · World #26,173 classical · FIDE ID 14312336
When preparing against Jesse Nikki February, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 670 games by Jesse Nikki February, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesse Nikki February's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesse Nikki February 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 | 2,010 | 2,052 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,936 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 670 | 271 | 65 | 334 | 40.4% |
| As White | 334 | 143 | 32 | 159 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 336 | 128 | 33 | 175 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesse Nikki February's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesse Nikki February's side.
First moves as White (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 304 | 91.0% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 22 | 6.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.8% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — February usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — February usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — February usually continues d4 (44.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — February usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — February usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — February usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 128 | 81.0% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 20 | 12.7% | 47.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 61.3% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 39 | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Jesse Nikki February's chess games
All 670 games by Jesse Nikki February in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 271 wins, 65 draws, 334 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 47 | 20/6/21 | 42.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 10/1/27 | 26.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 42 | 17/5/20 | 40.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 11/1/16 | 39.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 9/2/17 | 32.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 22 | 7/1/14 | 31.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 5/0/14 | 26.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Igor A. Gulkov | 2,358 | Titled Tue | B85 |
| Apr 2025 | Volodymyr Vusatiuk | 2,289 | Titled Tue Early | C05 |
| May 2022 | Xueyi Li | 2,280 | Speed Chess w Q1 | E05 |
| Mar 2025 | A Yevchenko | 2,276 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Nov 2021 | Danila Poliannikov | 2,268 | Titled Tue | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 161 | 38.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-Africa w | 2025 | 49 | 34 | 2,042 |
| ch-RSA w | 2024 | 46 | 34.5 | 1,867 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 21 | 9 | 2,063 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,654 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,962 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,818 |
| ch-RSA U20 Girls | 2017 | 13 | 12 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesse Nikki February's chess games?
670 games by Jesse Nikki February, from Feb 2014 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 Jesse Nikki February has played.
What does Jesse Nikki February play on the first move as White?
Across 334 games with White in our database, Jesse Nikki February opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesse Nikki February answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jesse Nikki February play as White?
As White, Jesse Nikki February's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 26.3% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 334 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesse Nikki February play as Black?
As Black, Jesse Nikki February most often plays: Indian Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 39.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 336 games.
What is Jesse Nikki February's FIDE rating?
Jesse Nikki February is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (May 2025).
How many games has Jesse Nikki February played?
Our database contains 670 games by Jesse Nikki February, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 271 wins, 65 draws, 334 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesse Nikki February?
670 games by Jesse Nikki February 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.