Prepare against Nick J London
United Kingdom · World #112,144 classical · FIDE ID 435775
When preparing against Nick J London, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 84 games by Nick J London, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nick J London's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick J London 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 | 1,695 | 1,719 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,699 | 1,744 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,665 | 1,719 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 25 | 14 | 45 | 29.8% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 8 | 20 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick J London's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick J London's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 95.3% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — London usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — London usually continues c4 (18.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — London usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — London usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 19.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Nick J London's chess games
All 84 games by Nick J London in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 25 wins, 14 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Bob R Gore | 1,864 | 4NCL Online U2000 Open 6th | E80 |
| Jul 2014 | Martin J Faulkner | 1,796 | ch-BCF Atkins Open | D00 |
| Jul 2017 | Hai Tran | 1,772 | ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | D06 |
| Jul 2017 | Thomas Finn | 1,751 | ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | D41 |
| Aug 2020 | Robert A Dean | 1,744 | 2nd Sub 2000 4NCL Online Congress | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Witney Online Rapid | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,709 |
| 4NCL Online U2000 Open 6th | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,746 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open U2000 | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,621 |
| 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,322 |
| ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-BCF 103rd U160/1900 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,604 |
| 1st Witney Online Congress U2000 | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,710 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,616 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick J London's chess games?
84 games by Nick J London, from Sep 2016 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 J London has played.
What does Nick J London play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Nick J London opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick J London answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Nick J London play as White?
As White, Nick J London's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick J London play as Black?
As Black, Nick J London most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Nick J London's FIDE rating?
Nick J London is currently rated 1,695 in classical chess, 1,699 in rapid and 1,665 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nick J London played?
Our database contains 84 games by Nick J London, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 14 draws, 45 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick J London?
84 games by Nick J London 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.