Prepare against Levi Nies
NLD · World #33,178 classical · FIDE ID 1061275
Our database contains 68 games by Levi Nies, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Levi Nies's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Levi Nies 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 | 1,968 | 1,968 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 29 | 5 | 34 | 42.6% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Levi Nies's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Levi Nies's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 80.0% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 58.9% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nies usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Nies usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nies usually continues e5 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 21.4% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Nies usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Nies usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nies usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 61.9% | 26.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 38.1% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Levi Nies's chess games
All 68 games by Levi Nies in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 29 wins, 5 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Viktor Gudok | 2,084 | Helmond Rapid Open | B23 |
| May 2025 | Jan Roebers | 2,056 | Open NK Rapid | A00 |
| May 2025 | Sabin Teianu | 2,024 | Open NK Rapid | D37 |
| Jun 2024 | Tom Van t Hoff | 1,969 | Helmond Rapid Open | D35 |
| May 2025 | Jimmy Geboers | 1,933 | Open NK Rapid | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2014 | 18 | 8 | 1,607 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 976 |
| ch-NED U12 Open | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,270 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,090 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2019 | 5 | 0 | 1,467 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Levi Nies's chess games?
68 games by Levi Nies, from Sep 2017 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 Levi Nies has played.
What does Levi Nies play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Levi Nies opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Levi Nies answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Levi Nies play as White?
As White, Levi Nies's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Levi Nies play as Black?
As Black, Levi Nies most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Levi Nies's FIDE rating?
Levi Nies is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Levi Nies played?
Our database contains 68 games by Levi Nies, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 5 draws, 34 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Levi Nies?
68 games by Levi Nies 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.