Prepare against Nick Raptis
FM · United States · World #7,714 classical · FIDE ID 2016850
Our database contains 472 games by Nick Raptis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nick Raptis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick Raptis 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 | 2,210 | 2,336 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,306 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,341 | 2,341 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 472 | 218 | 85 | 169 | 46.2% |
| As White | 243 | 121 | 43 | 79 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 229 | 97 | 42 | 90 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick Raptis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick Raptis's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 171 | 70.4% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 12.3% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 28 | 11.5% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 7 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Raptis usually continues Nc3 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Raptis usually continues Nc3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Raptis usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Raptis usually continues c4 (93.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Raptis usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Raptis usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 83 | 79.8% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 6.7% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 84.1% | 55.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 11.0% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Nick Raptis's chess games
All 472 games by Nick Raptis 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: 218 wins, 85 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 53 | 28/5/20 | 52.8% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 7/6/16 | 24.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,822 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Dec 2014 | Baadur Jobava | 2,733 | Titled Tue | D01 |
| Jun 2020 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,717 | Emerald City Open | D37 |
| Dec 2015 | Kacper Piorun | 2,637 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Feb 2017 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,563 | PRO League Stage | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 211 | 102 | 2,293 |
| ch-Oregon | 2020 | 47 | 33.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-Washington State | 2017 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,230 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 2,367 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 16 | 6 | 2,319 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,299 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 12 | 9 | 2,500 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick Raptis's chess games?
472 games by Nick Raptis, 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 Raptis has played.
What does Nick Raptis play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Nick Raptis opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick Raptis answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nick Raptis play as White?
As White, Nick Raptis's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (53 games, 52.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick Raptis play as Black?
As Black, Nick Raptis most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 24.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (20 games, 55.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Nick Raptis's FIDE rating?
Nick Raptis is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,341 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Nick Raptis played?
Our database contains 472 games by Nick Raptis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 218 wins, 85 draws, 169 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick Raptis?
472 games by Nick Raptis 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.