Prepare against Nicholas Whale
United States · World #53,268 classical · FIDE ID 30941911
Our database contains 62 games by Nicholas Whale, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Whale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Whale 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 | 1,881 | 1,960 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 26 | 13 | 23 | 41.9% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Whale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Whale's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 61.3% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 38.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Whale usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Whale usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Whale usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Whale usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Whale usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Whale usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Nicholas Whale's chess games
All 62 games by Nicholas Whale in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,570 | Seattle Seafair Open | B33 |
| Dec 2020 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,418 | PNWCC Opening Bl Sicilian | B29 |
| Jan 2021 | Koosha Jaferian | 2,163 | chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | A06 |
| Dec 2020 | Maryana Huda | 2,128 | PNWCC Opening Bl Sicilian | B51 |
| Aug 2019 | Ignacio Perez | 2,048 | 3rd Seattle Summer Classic | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNWCC Opening Bl Sicilian | 2020 | 12 | 6 | 2,175 |
| 3rd Seattle Summer Classic | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-Washington State B | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,344 |
| chC-Washington State | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,770 |
| Vancouver Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 2,061 |
| Seattle Seafair Open | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| Seattle Classic Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Whale's chess games?
62 games by Nicholas Whale, from Oct 2017 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 Whale has played.
What does Nicholas Whale play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Nicholas Whale opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Whale answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Whale play as White?
As White, Nicholas Whale's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Whale play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Whale most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Nicholas Whale's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Whale is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Nicholas Whale played?
Our database contains 62 games by Nicholas Whale, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Whale?
62 games by Nicholas Whale 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.