Prepare against Nicholas E White
United Kingdom · World #93,657 classical · FIDE ID 438774
When preparing against Nicholas E White, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Nicholas E White, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas E White's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas E White 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 | 1,747 | 1,763 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 38.2% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas E White's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas E White's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — White usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — White usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — White usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — White usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — White usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Nicholas E White's chess games
All 34 games by Nicholas E White in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Okwose Marc Obi | 1,876 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | B01 |
| Mar 2024 | John Morrish | 1,840 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | D02 |
| Jul 2024 | Carl Gartside | 1,803 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Spencer Lawrence | 1,789 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | B22 |
| Jul 2024 | Neville R Pearce | 1,655 | BCF-ch Soanes U1750 Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,771 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,770 |
| BCF-ch Soanes U1750 Open | 2024 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| 03 High Wycombe e2e4 Challengers Open | 2014 | 5 | 0 | 1,377 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,717 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,743 |
| ch-BCF PM U1750 Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas E White's chess games?
34 games by Nicholas E White, from Apr 2014 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 Nicholas E White has played.
What does Nicholas E White play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Nicholas E White opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas E White answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Nicholas E White play as White?
As White, Nicholas E White's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas E White play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas E White most often plays: Saragossa Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nicholas E White's FIDE rating?
Nicholas E White is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,763 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Nicholas E White played?
Our database contains 34 games by Nicholas E White, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas E White?
34 games by Nicholas E White 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.