Prepare against Nicholas Rosenthal
United States · World #23,862 classical · FIDE ID 2045150
Our database contains 296 games by Nicholas Rosenthal, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Rosenthal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Rosenthal 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 | 2,026 | 2,185 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,189 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,192 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 108 | 41 | 147 | 36.5% |
| As White | 146 | 58 | 21 | 67 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 150 | 50 | 20 | 80 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Rosenthal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Rosenthal's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rosenthal usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rosenthal usually continues Nf3 (41.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rosenthal usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 98.3% | 46.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 78.0% | 42.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
Nicholas Rosenthal's chess games
All 296 games by Nicholas Rosenthal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 108 wins, 41 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,796 | PRO League Stage | B51 |
| Jul 2024 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Dec 2018 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,640 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Jul 2024 | Frederik Svane | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Dec 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 125 | 65.5 | 2,361 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 63 | 19 | 2,270 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,113 |
| PRO League KO Stage | 2017 | 15 | 6 | 2,428 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 12 | 4 | 2,297 |
| 9th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| 10th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,274 |
| 11th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Rosenthal's chess games?
296 games by Nicholas Rosenthal, from Sep 2011 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 Rosenthal has played.
What does Nicholas Rosenthal play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Nicholas Rosenthal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Rosenthal answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Rosenthal play as White?
As White, Nicholas Rosenthal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Rosenthal play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Rosenthal most often plays: Horwitz Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Nicholas Rosenthal's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Rosenthal is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Nicholas Rosenthal played?
Our database contains 296 games by Nicholas Rosenthal, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 41 draws, 147 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Rosenthal?
296 games by Nicholas Rosenthal 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.