Prepare against Nicholas Ladan
United States · World #6,765 classical · FIDE ID 30918855
Our database contains 1,298 games by Nicholas Ladan, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Ladan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Ladan 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 | 2,230 | 2,273 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,200 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,167 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,298 | 531 | 102 | 665 | 40.9% |
| As White | 633 | 276 | 53 | 304 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 665 | 255 | 49 | 361 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Ladan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Ladan's side.
First moves as White (633 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 461 | 72.8% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 8.1% | 45.1% |
| e3 | 26 | 4.1% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 23 | 3.6% | 60.9% |
| Nc3 | 22 | 3.5% | 52.3% |
| b4 | 22 | 3.5% | 65.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ladan usually continues c4 (40.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ladan usually continues c4 (42.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Ladan usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 45.1% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Ladan usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Ladan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Ladan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 282 | 90.7% | 46.1% |
| b6 | 16 | 5.1% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.6% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 181 | 89.6% | 37.0% |
| b6 | 13 | 6.4% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Nicholas Ladan's chess games
All 1,298 games by Nicholas Ladan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 531 wins, 102 draws, 665 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 108 | 48/12/48 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 79 | 35/2/42 | 44.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 72 | 23/8/41 | 31.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 45 | 23/3/19 | 51.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 18/3/15 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 26 | 15/0/11 | 57.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 22 | 14/1/7 | 63.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 72 | 30/6/36 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 68 | 30/6/32 | 44.1% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 62 | 16/6/40 | 25.8% |
| D02 | London System | 34 | 11/3/20 | 32.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 31 | 12/2/17 | 38.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 13/3/11 | 48.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/0/14 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,690 | Titled Tue Late | A49 |
| Apr 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,686 | Titled Tue Early | C60 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexandr Fier | 2,599 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jul 2024 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,596 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Aug 2022 | David Paravyan | 2,592 | Titled Tue Late | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,125 | 504 | 2,234 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,307 |
| ch-PNWCC Online Blitz | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,256 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,121 |
| 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,079 |
| 17th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,392 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Ladan's chess games?
1,298 games by Nicholas Ladan, from Feb 2017 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 Ladan has played.
What does Nicholas Ladan play on the first move as White?
Across 633 games with White in our database, Nicholas Ladan opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Ladan answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Ladan play as White?
As White, Nicholas Ladan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (108 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (79 games, 44.3% win rate); Catalan (72 games, 31.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 633 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Ladan play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Ladan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (72 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (68 games, 44.1% win rate); Slav Defense (62 games, 25.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 665 games.
What is Nicholas Ladan's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Ladan is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Nicholas Ladan played?
Our database contains 1,298 games by Nicholas Ladan, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 531 wins, 102 draws, 665 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Ladan?
1,298 games by Nicholas Ladan 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.