Prepare against Nicholas Brown
United States · World #123,250 classical · FIDE ID 2009625
When preparing against Nicholas Brown, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%).
Our database contains 138 games by Nicholas Brown, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Brown's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Brown 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 | 1,665 | 1,700 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,656 | 1,675 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 43 | 22 | 73 | 31.2% |
| As White | 71 | 29 | 14 | 28 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 14 | 8 | 45 | 20.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 244 rated games against 160 different opponents, across 39 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 239 | 69 | 42 | 128 | 28.9% | 1,711 | 1,549 | 6 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 40.0% | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 60 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 13.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 47.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1,656 | 1,456 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1,565 | 1,565 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1,733 | 1,493 |
| 2023 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1,211 | 1,211 |
| 2018 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | – | – |
| 2017 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 1,709 | 1,509 |
| 2016 | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 1,675 | 1,542 |
| 2015 | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 1,719 | 1,632 |
| 2014 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,645 | 1,512 |
| 2013 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 1,904 | 1,624 |
| 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,789 | 1,489 |
| 2011 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 1,799 | 1,666 |
| 2008 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 2,046 | 1,646 |
| 2007 | 37 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 2,031 | 1,631 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Brown's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Brown's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 100.0% | 50.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.7% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 75.0% | 31.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 14.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Nicholas Brown's chess games
All 138 games by Nicholas Brown in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - Oct 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: 43 wins, 22 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Ashik Uzzaman | 1,972 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | B13 |
| Dec 2015 | William Campers | 1,749 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | B12 |
| Nov 2012 | Craig Yamamoto | 1,720 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | D45 |
| Sep 2015 | Ganesh Mathrubootham | 1,698 | San Francisco Leighton Mem | D07 |
| Apr 2013 | Richard Hack | 1,674 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 39 | 16.5 | 1,540 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,551 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 26 | 8.5 | 1,424 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 25 | 10 | 1,588 |
| San Francisco Leighton Mem | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,645 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,655 |
| San Francisco TNM Litowsky Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,500 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Brown's chess games?
138 games by Nicholas Brown, from Apr 2013 to Oct 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 Nicholas Brown has played.
What does Nicholas Brown play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Nicholas Brown opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Brown answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Brown play as White?
As White, Nicholas Brown's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Brown play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Brown most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Nicholas Brown's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Brown is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess, 1,656 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,700 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Nicholas Brown played?
Our database contains 138 games by Nicholas Brown, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 22 draws, 73 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Brown?
138 games by Nicholas Brown 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.