Prepare against Nickolas Moore
United States · World #12,785 classical · FIDE ID 2076276
Our database contains 33 games by Nickolas Moore, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nickolas Moore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nickolas Moore 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 | 2,131 | 2,179 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 30.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nickolas Moore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nickolas Moore's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Moore usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Moore usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Moore usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 40.0% score
- …g6 (60% of these games) — Moore usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Moore usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Moore usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 0.0% |
Nickolas Moore's chess games
All 33 games by Nickolas Moore in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Jorge Samuel Bobadilla Viera | 2,397 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Jul 2022 | Deniel Causo | 2,233 | 50th World Open | D12 |
| Oct 2023 | Ziga Zvan | 2,196 | Titled Tue Late | D13 |
| Jul 2014 | John E Duggan | 2,140 | 115th US Open | A90 |
| Apr 2019 | Todd Bryant | 2,131 | Space Coast Open 26th | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| 27th Chicago Open | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,980 |
| Fort Lauderdale Turkey Bowl 21st | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,298 |
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,407 |
| Space Coast Open 26th | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,365 |
| 25th Space Coast Open | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,039 |
| 50th World Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,388 |
| 121st US Open | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nickolas Moore's chess games?
33 games by Nickolas Moore, from May 2014 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 Nickolas Moore has played.
What does Nickolas Moore play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Nickolas Moore opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nickolas Moore answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Nickolas Moore play as White?
As White, Nickolas Moore's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nickolas Moore play as Black?
As Black, Nickolas Moore most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Nickolas Moore's FIDE rating?
Nickolas Moore is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (May 2025).
How many games has Nickolas Moore played?
Our database contains 33 games by Nickolas Moore, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nickolas Moore?
33 games by Nickolas Moore 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.