Prepare against Nick Casares
United States · World #131,297 classical · FIDE ID 30901995
When preparing against Nick Casares, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 166 games by Nick Casares, covering Jun 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nick Casares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick Casares 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 | 1,644 | 1,829 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,631 | 1,668 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,517 | 1,566 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 61 | 17 | 88 | 36.7% |
| As White | 85 | 29 | 9 | 47 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 81 | 32 | 8 | 41 | 39.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 514 rated games against 292 different opponents, across 104 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 447 | 129 | 35 | 283 | 28.9% | 1,633 | 1,468 | 5 |
| Rapid | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 16.7% | 1,577 | 1,337 | 2 |
| Blitz | 46 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 26.1% | 1,673 | 1,440 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 254 | 25 | 18 | 211 | 9.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 102 | 63 | 8 | 31 | 61.8% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 9 | 4 | 37 | 1,656 | 1,436 |
| 2025 | 56 | 8 | 0 | 48 | 1,725 | 1,430 |
| 2024 | 39 | 7 | 3 | 29 | 1,685 | 1,459 |
| 2023 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 44 | 1,539 | 1,269 |
| 2022 | 36 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 1,413 | 1,358 |
| 2021 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 1,488 | 1,316 |
| 2020 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1,617 | 1,517 |
| 2019 | 38 | 8 | 3 | 27 | 1,633 | 1,428 |
| 2018 | 42 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 1,475 | 1,440 |
| 2017 | 42 | 16 | 3 | 23 | 1,633 | 1,510 |
| 2016 | 41 | 16 | 5 | 20 | 1,621 | 1,576 |
| 2015 | 42 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 1,722 | 1,579 |
| 2014 | 40 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 1,798 | 1,664 |
| 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,765 | 1,965 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick Casares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick Casares's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 100.0% | 39.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Casares usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Casares usually continues Nf3 (24.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Casares usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 100.0% | 37.0% |
Nick Casares's chess games
All 166 games by Nick Casares in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Oct 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: 61 wins, 17 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Mikhail A Chernobilskiy | 1,883 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | B00 |
| Dec 2013 | Jossy Chalissery | 1,760 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | B00 |
| Sep 2015 | Guy Robertson | 1,668 | San Francisco Leighton Mem | C44 |
| Mar 2017 | Nicholas Brown | 1,528 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | B13 |
| Nov 2016 | Charles Cunningham | 1,524 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 39 | 17.5 | 1,578 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 31 | 13 | 1,564 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 29 | 11.5 | 1,539 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 29 | 10.5 | 1,574 |
| San Francisco Grey Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,369 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,544 |
| San Francisco Leighton Mem | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,737 |
| San Francisco TNM Wilkerson U2000 Open | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick Casares's chess games?
166 games by Nick Casares, from Jun 2014 to Oct 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 Nick Casares has played.
What does Nick Casares play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Nick Casares opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick Casares answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nick Casares play as White?
As White, Nick Casares's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick Casares play as Black?
As Black, Nick Casares most often plays: Italian Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Nick Casares's FIDE rating?
Nick Casares is currently rated 1,644 in classical chess, 1,631 in rapid and 1,517 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Nick Casares played?
Our database contains 166 games by Nick Casares, covering Jun 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 17 draws, 88 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick Casares?
166 games by Nick Casares 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.