Prepare against Jonas Nickel
DEU · World #46,384 classical · FIDE ID 12916323
Our database contains 140 games by Jonas Nickel, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonas Nickel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonas Nickel 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 | 1,908 | 1,950 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 44 | 42 | 54 | 31.4% |
| As White | 70 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 70 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonas Nickel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonas Nickel's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 91.4% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.1% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Nickel usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nickel usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nickel usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nickel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 80.6% | 38.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Jonas Nickel's chess games
All 140 games by Jonas Nickel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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, 42 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Peter Keller | 2,377 | ch-Frankfurt A | C55 |
| Nov 2017 | Michael Medvedovski | 2,048 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B45 |
| Jun 2011 | Thomas Libuda | 1,963 | 14th Rhein Main Open B | D02 |
| Nov 2016 | Michael Budde | 1,954 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A48 |
| Nov 2017 | Peter Becker | 1,952 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 1,888 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,765 |
| 5th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,451 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open B | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,631 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,917 |
| 14th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonas Nickel's chess games?
140 games by Jonas Nickel, from Jul 2011 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 Jonas Nickel has played.
What does Jonas Nickel play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Jonas Nickel opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonas Nickel answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jonas Nickel play as White?
As White, Jonas Nickel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonas Nickel play as Black?
As Black, Jonas Nickel most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Jonas Nickel's FIDE rating?
Jonas Nickel is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Jonas Nickel played?
Our database contains 140 games by Jonas Nickel, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 42 draws, 54 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonas Nickel?
140 games by Jonas Nickel 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.