Prepare against Nico Georgiadis
GM · CHE · World #378 classical · FIDE ID 1300113
When preparing against Nico Georgiadis, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 949 games by Nico Georgiadis, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nico Georgiadis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nico Georgiadis 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 | 2,535 | 2,578 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,494 | 2,494 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,442 | 2,506 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 949 | 350 | 332 | 267 | 36.9% |
| As White | 474 | 188 | 170 | 116 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 475 | 162 | 162 | 151 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nico Georgiadis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nico Georgiadis's side.
First moves as White (474 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 337 | 71.1% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 102 | 21.5% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 19 | 4.0% | 71.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 3.0% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Georgiadis usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Georgiadis usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Georgiadis usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Georgiadis usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Georgiadis usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Georgiadis usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 66.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 46 | 23.2% | 38.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.5% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 8 | 4.0% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 67.6% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 37 | 21.4% | 59.5% |
| f5 | 19 | 11.0% | 52.6% |
Nico Georgiadis's chess games
All 949 games by Nico Georgiadis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Sep 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: 350 wins, 332 draws, 267 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 50 | 18/15/17 | 36.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 43 | 18/19/6 | 41.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 14/15/13 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 7/15/6 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 31 | 5/13/13 | 16.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 15/7/8 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 22 | 2/10/10 | 9.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,687 | chT-AUT 1617 | E11 |
| Jul 2019 | Jorge Cori | 2,686 | 52nd Biel | D32 |
| Aug 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,683 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| Jul 2019 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,656 | 52nd Biel Rapid | A13 |
| Jan 2024 | Raunak Sadhwani | 2,654 | Chessable Masters Play In | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 101 | 54 | 2,474 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 87 | 51.5 | 2,409 |
| Hobbits Invitational | 2021 | 22 | 6.5 | 2,389 |
| Wch U14 | 2010 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2012 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,255 |
| Biel Blitz 52nd | 2019 | 14 | 2 | 2,373 |
| Wch U16 | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 2,224 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 8 | 2,437 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Luis Engel (23 games) · Benjamin Bok (16 games) · Oliver Kurmann (10 games) · Sebastian Bogner (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nico Georgiadis's chess games?
949 games by Nico Georgiadis, from Jul 2007 to Sep 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 Nico Georgiadis has played.
What does Nico Georgiadis play on the first move as White?
Across 474 games with White in our database, Nico Georgiadis opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nico Georgiadis answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Nico Georgiadis play as White?
As White, Nico Georgiadis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 36.0% win rate); Catalan (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 474 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nico Georgiadis play as Black?
As Black, Nico Georgiadis most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (31 games, 16.1% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 475 games.
What is Nico Georgiadis's FIDE rating?
Nico Georgiadis is currently rated 2,535 in classical chess, 2,494 in rapid and 2,442 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,578 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Nico Georgiadis played?
Our database contains 949 games by Nico Georgiadis, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 350 wins, 332 draws, 267 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nico Georgiadis?
949 games by Nico Georgiadis 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.