Prepare against Nicholas Warner
United Kingdom · World #120,919 classical · FIDE ID 343414400
When preparing against Nicholas Warner, expect 1.f4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 40 games by Nicholas Warner, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Warner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Warner 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 | 1,671 | 1,816 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 12.5% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 9.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Warner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Warner's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 16 | 88.9% | 28.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 89% of White games, 28.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Warner usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Warner usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Warner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Warner usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Nicholas Warner's chess games
All 40 games by Nicholas Warner in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 5 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | K GCI Downey | 1,829 | 48th Guernsey Open | A21 |
| Oct 2022 | Claude Dubois | 1,807 | 46th Guernsey Open | B14 |
| May 2025 | Peter Mork | 1,757 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | A03 |
| May 2025 | Andrew Volovich | 1,628 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | A02 |
| Feb 2023 | Nathan Weersing | 1,451 | Cambridge Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,605 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,571 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 7 | 1 | 1,550 |
| 48th Guernsey Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,761 |
| 49th Guernsey Open | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,817 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,727 |
| Guildford FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,507 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Warner's chess games?
40 games by Nicholas Warner, from Dec 2022 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 Warner has played.
What does Nicholas Warner play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Nicholas Warner opens with 1.f4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Warner answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Warner play as White?
As White, Nicholas Warner's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Warner play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Warner most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Nicholas Warner's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Warner is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,816 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Nicholas Warner played?
Our database contains 40 games by Nicholas Warner, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (12.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Warner?
40 games by Nicholas Warner 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.