Prepare against Nathan Resika
FM · United States · World #40,261 classical · FIDE ID 2008343
When preparing against Nathan Resika, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 18.0% over 50 games.
Our database contains 647 games by Nathan Resika, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nathan Resika's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathan Resika 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 | 1,934 | 2,245 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,124 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 647 | 203 | 200 | 244 | 31.4% |
| As White | 336 | 121 | 106 | 109 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 311 | 82 | 94 | 135 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathan Resika's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathan Resika's side.
First moves as White (336 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 279 | 83.0% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 36 | 10.7% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Resika usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Resika usually continues d4 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Resika usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Resika usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Resika usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Resika usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 55 | 40.4% | 47.3% |
| e5 | 33 | 24.3% | 48.5% |
| g6 | 31 | 22.8% | 62.9% |
| c5 | 16 | 11.8% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 57 | 44.2% | 28.9% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 29.5% | 34.2% |
| d6 | 31 | 24.0% | 25.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Nathan Resika's chess games
All 647 games by Nathan Resika in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 203 wins, 200 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 50 | 9/22/19 | 18.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/10/3 | 43.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 91 | 21/28/42 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 61 | 18/16/27 | 29.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Attila Czebe | 2,489 | 1st Kali Cup | B09 |
| Nov 2001 | Zoltan Hajnal | 2,436 | Budapest FS11 IM | C86 |
| Nov 2018 | Tadej Sakelsek | 2,423 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | B67 |
| Aug 2001 | Andras Toth | 2,382 | 6th Paks Atom Cup IM | B33 |
| Sep 1999 | Balazs Szuk | 2,374 | Budapest FS09 IM-A | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2001 | 38 | 14 | 2,182 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-A | 2002 | 30 | 12 | 2,208 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 2001 | 26 | 6.5 | 2,100 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-A | 2001 | 23 | 8 | 2,171 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2013 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,195 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-A | 2001 | 22 | 13 | 2,356 |
| Budapest FS02 IM-B | 2003 | 21 | 8 | 2,190 |
| Tapolca Open | 2001 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,284 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vasik Rajlich (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathan Resika's chess games?
647 games by Nathan Resika, from Apr 2003 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 Nathan Resika has played.
What does Nathan Resika play on the first move as White?
Across 336 games with White in our database, Nathan Resika opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathan Resika answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games).
What openings does Nathan Resika play as White?
As White, Nathan Resika's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 18.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 43.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 336 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathan Resika play as Black?
As Black, Nathan Resika most often plays: Modern Defense (91 games, 23.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (61 games, 29.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 311 games.
What is Nathan Resika's FIDE rating?
Nathan Resika is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Nathan Resika played?
Our database contains 647 games by Nathan Resika, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 200 draws, 244 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathan Resika?
647 games by Nathan Resika 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.