Prepare against Nick Cummings
New Zealand · World #48,400 classical · FIDE ID 4301218
When preparing against Nick Cummings, expect 1.Nf3 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 104 games by Nick Cummings, covering Oct 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nick Cummings's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick Cummings 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 | 1,900 | 2,120 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 2,032 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 2,026 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 41 | 35 | 27 | 39.4% |
| As White | 53 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick Cummings's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick Cummings's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 56.6% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 17.0% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 15.1% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Cummings usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cummings usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Cummings usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Cummings usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cummings usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Cummings usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 73.3% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 73.3% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Nick Cummings's chess games
All 104 games by Nick Cummings in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 41 wins, 35 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Leonard J McLaren | 2,106 | ch-Asian Seniors 50 | A36 |
| Oct 2022 | Nunilon III Fulo | 2,019 | ch-Asian Seniors 50 | B12 |
| Jan 2023 | Andrew D Masters | 1,946 | 130th ch-NZL Open A | D43 |
| Jan 2023 | William Rui Liu | 1,908 | 130th ch-NZL Open A | A11 |
| Jan 2023 | Michael Nyberg | 1,883 | ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 1,882 |
| 129th NZL-ch Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,902 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,848 |
| ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,889 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 50 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Anzac | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| Canterbury Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
| Auckland ANZAC Open | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick Cummings's chess games?
104 games by Nick Cummings, from Oct 2004 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 Cummings has played.
What does Nick Cummings play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Nick Cummings opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick Cummings answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Nick Cummings play as White?
As White, Nick Cummings's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick Cummings play as Black?
As Black, Nick Cummings most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Nick Cummings's FIDE rating?
Nick Cummings is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Nick Cummings played?
Our database contains 104 games by Nick Cummings, covering Oct 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 35 draws, 27 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick Cummings?
104 games by Nick Cummings 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.