Prepare against Nicholas Winsley
New Zealand · World #42,963 classical · FIDE ID 4315146
Our database contains 48 games by Nicholas Winsley, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Winsley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Winsley 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 | 1,922 | 1,948 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,936 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,871 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 27 | 5 | 16 | 56.3% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 66.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c6 (36% of these games) — Winsley usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Winsley usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Winsley usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Winsley usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Winsley usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Winsley usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Nicholas Winsley's chess games
All 48 games by Nicholas Winsley in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - 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: 27 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Nicholas Croad | 2,442 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | B51 |
| Mar 2023 | Russell John Dive | 2,350 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | A39 |
| Feb 2023 | Ollie Archer | 2,151 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | D27 |
| Jan 2023 | Anthony Lawrence Carpinter | 2,144 | ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | D11 |
| Jan 2024 | Isabelle Yixuan Ning | 1,958 | ch-NZL Rapid 131st | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-Wellington CC B | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,814 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup-D | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-NZL Rapid 131st | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Winsley's chess games?
48 games by Nicholas Winsley, from May 2021 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 Winsley has played.
What does Nicholas Winsley play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Nicholas Winsley opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Winsley answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Winsley play as White?
As White, Nicholas Winsley's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Winsley play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Winsley most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Nicholas Winsley's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Winsley is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nicholas Winsley played?
Our database contains 48 games by Nicholas Winsley, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Winsley?
48 games by Nicholas Winsley 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.