Prepare against Mathias Nicolleau
France · World #34,427 classical · FIDE ID 20662882
Our database contains 40 games by Mathias Nicolleau, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathias Nicolleau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathias Nicolleau 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 | 1,962 | 2,039 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 1,994 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 81.0% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 44.1% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Nicolleau usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Nicolleau usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Nicolleau usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nicolleau usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Nicolleau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nicolleau usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Mathias Nicolleau's chess games
All 40 games by Mathias Nicolleau in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Boris Chabradze | 2,238 | 10th Nantes Open | B53 |
| Oct 2015 | Franck Gouanelle | 2,094 | 14th Montigny le Bretonneux Masters | D36 |
| Oct 2015 | Renaud Divies | 2,070 | 14th Montigny le Bretonneux Masters | A59 |
| Oct 2016 | Stephane Legrand | 2,017 | 15th Montigny le Bretonneux A | D28 |
| Oct 2015 | Frederic David | 1,942 | 14th Montigny le Bretonneux Masters | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| 14th Montigny le Bretonneux Masters | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,807 |
| 4th Angers Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1,910 |
| 10th Nantes Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,141 |
| 11th Nantes Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,755 |
| Nantes Open 14th | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,777 |
| 13th Nantes Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathias Nicolleau's chess games?
40 games by Mathias Nicolleau, from Mar 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 Mathias Nicolleau has played.
What does Mathias Nicolleau play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mathias Nicolleau opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathias Nicolleau answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Mathias Nicolleau play as White?
As White, Mathias Nicolleau's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathias Nicolleau play as Black?
As Black, Mathias Nicolleau most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Mathias Nicolleau's FIDE rating?
Mathias Nicolleau is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Mathias Nicolleau played?
Our database contains 40 games by Mathias Nicolleau, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathias Nicolleau?
40 games by Mathias Nicolleau 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.