Prepare against Nicky Korba
United States · World #14,840 classical · FIDE ID 2077922
Our database contains 130 games by Nicky Korba, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicky Korba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicky Korba 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 | 2,107 | 2,171 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,050 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 48 | 16 | 66 | 36.9% |
| As White | 70 | 27 | 9 | 34 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 7 | 32 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicky Korba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicky Korba's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 82.9% | 43.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.1% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Korba usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Korba usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Korba usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Korba usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Korba usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Korba usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 53.1% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 21.9% | 7.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 66.7% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Nicky Korba's chess games
All 130 games by Nicky Korba in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 48 wins, 16 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B37 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,603 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| May 2018 | John Daniel Bryant | 2,461 | Memorial Day Classic | C10 |
| Jun 2017 | Thomas Brueckner | 2,375 | Titled Tue | D76 |
| May 2018 | Jack Peters | 2,344 | Memorial Day Classic | B12 |
| Jun 2017 | Dejan Dinev | 2,288 | Titled Tue | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 55 | 21.5 | 2,183 |
| USA tt | 2014 | 14 | 5 | 1,980 |
| 29th Los Angeles Metropolitan | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,105 |
| 19th Los Angeles Metropolitan qual | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,038 |
| Western Pacific Open | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2,063 |
| 26th Chicago Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,112 |
| 3rd Arlington DC Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,435 |
| 116th US Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicky Korba's chess games?
130 games by Nicky Korba, from Jul 2012 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 Nicky Korba has played.
What does Nicky Korba play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Nicky Korba opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicky Korba answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nicky Korba play as White?
As White, Nicky Korba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicky Korba play as Black?
As Black, Nicky Korba most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Nicky Korba's FIDE rating?
Nicky Korba is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Nicky Korba played?
Our database contains 130 games by Nicky Korba, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 16 draws, 66 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicky Korba?
130 games by Nicky Korba 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.