Prepare against Nick Faulks
CM · BMU · World #58,023 classical · FIDE ID 8800103
Our database contains 292 games by Nick Faulks, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nick Faulks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick Faulks 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 | 1,863 | 2,133 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,927 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 92 | 53 | 147 | 31.5% |
| As White | 144 | 41 | 24 | 79 | 28.5% |
| As Black | 148 | 51 | 29 | 68 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick Faulks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick Faulks's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 87.5% | 38.1% |
| c4 | 15 | 10.4% | 26.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Faulks usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Faulks usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Faulks usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 26.7% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Faulks usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Faulks usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Faulks usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 98.6% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 78.6% | 47.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Nick Faulks's chess games
All 292 games by Nick Faulks in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 92 wins, 53 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/2/14 | 23.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 4/1/14 | 21.1% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 37 | 12/7/18 | 32.4% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 3/1/13 | 17.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Walter Browne | 2,446 | Las Vegas National Open | B43 |
| Nov 2000 | Michael Siban | 2,344 | Olympiad-34 | B12 |
| Jan 1997 | Jacques Elbilia | 2,325 | Mermaid Beach Club | C12 |
| Sep 1996 | Willy Zabasajja | 2,280 | Olympiad-32 | A85 |
| Feb 2001 | Joel Salman | 2,256 | Elbow Beach Club Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,313 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,220 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 6 | 2,187 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 2,154 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 4 | 2,153 |
| Bermuda Open | 2005 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,348 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,937 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick Faulks's chess games?
292 games by Nick Faulks, from Apr 2003 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 Nick Faulks has played.
What does Nick Faulks play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Nick Faulks opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick Faulks answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games).
What openings does Nick Faulks play as White?
As White, Nick Faulks's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick Faulks play as Black?
As Black, Nick Faulks most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Nick Faulks's FIDE rating?
Nick Faulks is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Nick Faulks played?
Our database contains 292 games by Nick Faulks, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 53 draws, 147 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick Faulks?
292 games by Nick Faulks 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.