Prepare against Madis Nahkur
FM · Estonia · World #13,789 classical · FIDE ID 4501187
When preparing against Madis Nahkur, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Madis Nahkur, covering May 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Madis Nahkur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Madis Nahkur 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 | 2,120 | 2,127 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,048 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,094 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 30.0% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Madis Nahkur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Madis Nahkur's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Nahkur usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nahkur usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nahkur usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Madis Nahkur's chess games
All 40 games by Madis Nahkur in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Alexandru-Vasile David | 2,345 | 39th ECC Open | B25 |
| Oct 2024 | Linus Olsson | 2,204 | 39th ECC Open | E98 |
| Oct 2024 | Kristian Dimitrijeski | 2,155 | 39th ECC Open | E92 |
| Feb 2014 | Tarmo Tuul | 2,078 | Tallinn Open | E43 |
| Oct 2018 | Alexander Jessen | 2,060 | 34th EU-Cup | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EST | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 1,990 |
| Tallinn Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,993 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,340 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,028 |
| European Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,146 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,183 |
| European Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,526 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Madis Nahkur's chess games?
40 games by Madis Nahkur, from May 2013 to Nov 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 Madis Nahkur has played.
What does Madis Nahkur play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Madis Nahkur opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Madis Nahkur answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Madis Nahkur play as White?
As White, Madis Nahkur's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Madis Nahkur play as Black?
As Black, Madis Nahkur most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Madis Nahkur's FIDE rating?
Madis Nahkur is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Madis Nahkur played?
Our database contains 40 games by Madis Nahkur, covering May 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Madis Nahkur?
40 games by Madis Nahkur 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.