Prepare against Nicholas Vettese
IM · Canada · World #1,810 classical · FIDE ID 2620090
When preparing against Nicholas Vettese, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 48.7% over 39 games.
Our database contains 489 games by Nicholas Vettese, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Vettese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Vettese 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 | 2,393 | 2,423 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,323 | 2,384 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,306 | 2,307 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 243 | 84 | 162 | 49.7% |
| As White | 250 | 133 | 42 | 75 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 239 | 110 | 42 | 87 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Vettese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Vettese's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 222 | 88.8% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 4.8% | 91.7% |
| b3 | 8 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.6% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Vettese usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vettese usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Vettese usually continues d4 (54.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 91.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Vettese usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vettese usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Vettese usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 74.3% | 58.7% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 9.3% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.0% | 78.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 63.3% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 15 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Nicholas Vettese's chess games
All 489 games by Nicholas Vettese in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Sep 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: 243 wins, 84 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 39 | 19/5/15 | 48.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 13/1/11 | 52.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 20/6/11 | 54.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 29 | 15/2/12 | 51.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Samant Aditya S | 2,535 | Pan-Am Intercollegiate | E12 |
| Jun 2024 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,526 | Dulles Atlantic | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Praveen Balakrishnan | 2,523 | 5th Ivy League Challenge | B48 |
| Aug 2023 | Mikhail Kazakov | 2,513 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Jul 2024 | Oliver Barbosa | 2,482 | Dulles Atlantic | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 40 | 22.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2024 | 39 | 22.5 | 2,086 |
| Hart House March Blitz | 2025 | 20 | 5 | 2,152 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2019 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2016 | 14 | 12.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-CAN U14 | 2018 | 12 | 10.5 | 2,247 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-Ontario U20 | 2019 | 10 | 9 | 2,378 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark Plotkin (35 games) · Eugene Hua (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Vettese's chess games?
489 games by Nicholas Vettese, from Jul 2014 to Sep 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 Vettese has played.
What does Nicholas Vettese play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Nicholas Vettese opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Vettese answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Vettese play as White?
As White, Nicholas Vettese's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Vettese play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Vettese most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Nicholas Vettese's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Vettese is currently rated 2,393 in classical chess, 2,323 in rapid and 2,306 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nicholas Vettese played?
Our database contains 489 games by Nicholas Vettese, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 243 wins, 84 draws, 162 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Vettese?
489 games by Nicholas Vettese 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.