Prepare against Korbinian Nuber
FM · DEU · World #6,094 classical · FIDE ID 24607231
When preparing against Korbinian Nuber, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 352 games by Korbinian Nuber, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Korbinian Nuber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Korbinian Nuber 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 | 2,245 | 2,317 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,281 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,262 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 352 | 120 | 137 | 95 | 34.1% |
| As White | 177 | 62 | 75 | 40 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 175 | 58 | 62 | 55 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Korbinian Nuber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Korbinian Nuber's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 97.2% | 56.1% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nuber usually continues Nc3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nuber usually continues d4 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Nuber usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nuber usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nuber usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Nuber usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 55.1% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 26 | 37.7% | 44.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 56.1% | 51.4% |
| g6 | 17 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Korbinian Nuber's chess games
All 352 games by Korbinian Nuber in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 120 wins, 137 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 59 | 23/22/14 | 39.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 38 | 18/10/10 | 47.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 8/12/11 | 25.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,587 | Dresden ZMD Open | B12 |
| Sep 2011 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,564 | 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B25 |
| Sep 2011 | Thomas Luther | 2,493 | 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | C07 |
| Sep 2011 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,459 | 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B40 |
| Dec 2013 | Vladimir G Kostic | 2,436 | Oberliga Bayern 1314 | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 | 2007 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,101 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 16 | 11 | 2,412 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2008 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,120 |
| Augsburg Ibis 9th | 2013 | 11 | 3 | 2,117 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| Landesliga Sued 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Korbinian Nuber's chess games?
352 games by Korbinian Nuber, from Jan 2004 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 Korbinian Nuber has played.
What does Korbinian Nuber play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Korbinian Nuber opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Korbinian Nuber answers 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Korbinian Nuber play as White?
As White, Korbinian Nuber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (59 games, 39.0% win rate); French Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Korbinian Nuber play as Black?
As Black, Korbinian Nuber most often plays: Alekhine Defense (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Modern Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Korbinian Nuber's FIDE rating?
Korbinian Nuber is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Korbinian Nuber played?
Our database contains 352 games by Korbinian Nuber, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 137 draws, 95 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Korbinian Nuber?
352 games by Korbinian Nuber 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.