Prepare against Nelson Strehse
FM · DEU · World #3,452 classical · FIDE ID 16228898
Our database contains 127 games by Nelson Strehse, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nelson Strehse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nelson Strehse 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 | 2,321 | 2,321 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,222 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,365 | 2,394 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 58 | 32 | 37 | 45.7% |
| As White | 61 | 31 | 18 | 12 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 66 | 27 | 14 | 25 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nelson Strehse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nelson Strehse's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 72.1% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 16.4% | 90.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Strehse usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Strehse usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Strehse usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 90.0% score
- …d5 (70% of these games) — Strehse usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Strehse usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 60.0% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 28.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
Nelson Strehse's chess games
All 127 games by Nelson Strehse in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Aug 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: 58 wins, 32 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | 2,396 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C50 |
| Jul 2024 | Michael Strache | 2,228 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | C41 |
| May 2026 | Justus Sommer | 2,213 | DEM U18 | D37 |
| Dec 2024 | Ralph Sandkamp | 2,212 | Krefeld Christmas Open | A05 |
| May 2026 | Simon Windmueller | 2,183 | DEM U18 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 33 | 17 | 1,458 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,174 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,198 |
| ch-GER Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| 1. Münster Oster - A | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,251 |
| DEM U18 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,419 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 2,281 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,481 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nelson Strehse's chess games?
127 games by Nelson Strehse, from Nov 2016 to Aug 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 Nelson Strehse has played.
What does Nelson Strehse play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Nelson Strehse opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nelson Strehse answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Nelson Strehse play as White?
As White, Nelson Strehse's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nelson Strehse play as Black?
As Black, Nelson Strehse most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Nelson Strehse's FIDE rating?
Nelson Strehse is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,365 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nelson Strehse played?
Our database contains 127 games by Nelson Strehse, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 32 draws, 37 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nelson Strehse?
127 games by Nelson Strehse 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.