Prepare against Nickaylah Curwin
WCM · Jamaica · World #134,024 classical · FIDE ID 7402627
When preparing against Nickaylah Curwin, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 46 games by Nickaylah Curwin, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nickaylah Curwin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nickaylah Curwin 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 | 1,636 | 1,660 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,653 | 1,653 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,642 | 1,642 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 5 | 27 | 30.4% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nickaylah Curwin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nickaylah Curwin's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Curwin usually continues Bf4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Curwin usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Curwin usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
Nickaylah Curwin's chess games
All 46 games by Nickaylah Curwin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Carolina Torres | 1,884 | Online Olym Div4 E | A48 |
| Dec 2019 | Daenon Ramsumair | 1,730 | ch-Central America Carribean U20 | C18 |
| Jan 2017 | Margoe Williams | 1,629 | ch-JAM w 35th | D13 |
| Jul 2020 | Annelaine Jacobs | 1,612 | Online Olym Div4 E | C01 |
| Aug 2022 | Roaa Darweeche | 1,548 | Olympiad Women-44 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,582 |
| ch-JAM w 35th | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,478 |
| ch-Central America Carribean U20 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,770 |
| Online Olym Div3 D | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,616 |
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,748 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,363 |
| Kingston Chan Memorial Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,307 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 E | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nickaylah Curwin's chess games?
46 games by Nickaylah Curwin, from Oct 2015 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 Nickaylah Curwin has played.
What does Nickaylah Curwin play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Nickaylah Curwin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nickaylah Curwin answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Nickaylah Curwin play as White?
As White, Nickaylah Curwin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nickaylah Curwin play as Black?
As Black, Nickaylah Curwin most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Nickaylah Curwin's FIDE rating?
Nickaylah Curwin is currently rated 1,636 in classical chess, 1,653 in rapid and 1,642 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,660 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nickaylah Curwin played?
Our database contains 46 games by Nickaylah Curwin, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nickaylah Curwin?
46 games by Nickaylah Curwin 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.