Prepare against Nick Retzlaff
DEU · World #52,633 classical · FIDE ID 34610367
When preparing against Nick Retzlaff, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Nick Retzlaff, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nick Retzlaff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick Retzlaff 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 | 1,883 | 1,979 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,908 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,027 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 25 | 7 | 17 | 51.0% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick Retzlaff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick Retzlaff's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Retzlaff usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Retzlaff usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Retzlaff usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 78.9% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 87.5% |
Nick Retzlaff's chess games
All 49 games by Nick Retzlaff in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - Aug 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, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Walter Schaffert | 2,033 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | B01 |
| Oct 2025 | Igor Shevchenko | 1,985 | German Youth Teams | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | Benjamin Singh | 1,885 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | C50 |
| Aug 2026 | Niklas Langer | 1,873 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | B04 |
| May 2026 | Jonas Arne | 1,860 | ODJM B | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,527 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,925 |
| Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,488 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,933 |
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick Retzlaff's chess games?
49 games by Nick Retzlaff, from Oct 2021 to Aug 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 Retzlaff has played.
What does Nick Retzlaff play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Nick Retzlaff opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick Retzlaff answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nick Retzlaff play as White?
As White, Nick Retzlaff's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick Retzlaff play as Black?
As Black, Nick Retzlaff most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Nick Retzlaff's FIDE rating?
Nick Retzlaff is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Nick Retzlaff played?
Our database contains 49 games by Nick Retzlaff, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick Retzlaff?
49 games by Nick Retzlaff 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.