Prepare against Nico Herpich
DEU · World #32,324 classical · FIDE ID 16260872
When preparing against Nico Herpich, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 74 games by Nico Herpich, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nico Herpich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nico Herpich 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 | 1,973 | 2,003 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,929 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,003 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 33 | 26 | 15 | 44.6% |
| As White | 39 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nico Herpich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nico Herpich's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 66.7% | 67.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 28.2% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 67.3% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Herpich usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Herpich usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Herpich usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 72.7% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Herpich usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Herpich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Herpich usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Nico Herpich's chess games
All 74 games by Nico Herpich in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 33 wins, 26 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Michal Michalek | 2,129 | ch-Oberfranken | C42 |
| Dec 2019 | Michael Finster | 2,105 | Landesliga Nord 1920 | A30 |
| Mar 2020 | Juergen Wambach | 2,076 | Landesliga Nord 1920 | A25 |
| Mar 2022 | Boris Fuks | 2,047 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | A36 |
| Nov 2023 | Christoph Sesselmann | 1,976 | ch-Oberfranken | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 33 | 20 | 1,953 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,899 |
| ch-Oberfranken U16 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,569 |
| ch-Oberfranken U14 | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,524 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| Landesliga Nord 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,057 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,909 |
| 13th Nordhausen Open | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nico Herpich's chess games?
74 games by Nico Herpich, from May 2018 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 Nico Herpich has played.
What does Nico Herpich play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Nico Herpich opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nico Herpich answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Nico Herpich play as White?
As White, Nico Herpich's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nico Herpich play as Black?
As Black, Nico Herpich most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Nico Herpich's FIDE rating?
Nico Herpich is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Nico Herpich played?
Our database contains 74 games by Nico Herpich, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 26 draws, 15 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nico Herpich?
74 games by Nico Herpich 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.