Prepare against Nicholas Schoonmaker
CM · United States · World #29,593 classical · FIDE ID 2022680
When preparing against Nicholas Schoonmaker, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (24% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 87 games by Nicholas Schoonmaker, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Schoonmaker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Schoonmaker 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 | 1,988 | 2,261 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 35 | 28 | 24 | 40.2% |
| As White | 39 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 48 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Schoonmaker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Schoonmaker's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 69.2% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 23.1% | 77.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Schoonmaker usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schoonmaker usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Schoonmaker usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 77.8% score
- …c5 (89% of these games) — Schoonmaker usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Schoonmaker usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 24.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Nicholas Schoonmaker's chess games
All 87 games by Nicholas Schoonmaker in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 35 wins, 28 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Colle System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Mark Ginsburg | 2,365 | ch-USA Qualifier | A26 |
| Mar 2008 | Eugene Yanayt | 2,255 | ch-USA Qualifier | A42 |
| Sep 2004 | Movses Movsisyan | 2,253 | ICC tourney 583 | D00 |
| Sep 2008 | Jerry Milburn | 2,243 | Lubbock SPICE Cup Open | C04 |
| Sep 2007 | Alexander Betaneli | 2,239 | 26th North American Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th North American Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,203 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| Tulsa Okie Masters | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,185 |
| 23rd North American Open | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| Tulsa OCF Masters | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-USA Qualifier | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,389 |
| 109th US Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,298 |
| Dalworth Open | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Schoonmaker's chess games?
87 games by Nicholas Schoonmaker, from Oct 2004 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 Schoonmaker has played.
What does Nicholas Schoonmaker play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Nicholas Schoonmaker opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Schoonmaker answers 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Schoonmaker play as White?
As White, Nicholas Schoonmaker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Schoonmaker play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Schoonmaker most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Nicholas Schoonmaker's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Schoonmaker is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Nicholas Schoonmaker played?
Our database contains 87 games by Nicholas Schoonmaker, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 28 draws, 24 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Schoonmaker?
87 games by Nicholas Schoonmaker 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.