Prepare against Nicholas Kordahi
Australia · World #66,844 classical · FIDE ID 3203360
When preparing against Nicholas Kordahi, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 115 games by Nicholas Kordahi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Kordahi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Kordahi 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 | 1,832 | 2,008 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,906 | Apr 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,945 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 31 | 27 | 57 | 27.0% |
| As White | 60 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 55 | 12 | 11 | 32 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Kordahi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Kordahi's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 98.3% | 45.8% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kordahi usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kordahi usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kordahi usually continues d3 (56.3% score)
- 1.g4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kordahi usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 92.6% | 32.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
Nicholas Kordahi's chess games
All 115 games by Nicholas Kordahi 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: 31 wins, 27 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Domagoj Dragicevic | 2,254 | Melbourne Elwood Open | B22 |
| Jan 2013 | Paul Broekhuijse | 2,081 | Australian Open | C88 |
| Apr 2006 | Jason Chan | 2,044 | 44th Doeberl Cup | A05 |
| Jan 2012 | Ian C Rout | 1,947 | ch-AUS Reserves | B92 |
| Jan 2013 | Herman Rachmadi | 1,839 | Australian Open | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,726 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,819 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,804 |
| 47th Doeberl Cup | 2009 | 8 | 1 | 1,731 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup Major | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,856 |
| 43rd Doeberl Cup | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 1,816 |
| 41st Doeberl Cup | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Kordahi's chess games?
115 games by Nicholas Kordahi, 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 Nicholas Kordahi has played.
What does Nicholas Kordahi play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Nicholas Kordahi opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Kordahi answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Kordahi play as White?
As White, Nicholas Kordahi's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Kordahi play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Kordahi most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Nicholas Kordahi's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Kordahi is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Nicholas Kordahi played?
Our database contains 115 games by Nicholas Kordahi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 27 draws, 57 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Kordahi?
115 games by Nicholas Kordahi 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.