Prepare against Nico Karsdorp
NLD · World #79,170 classical · FIDE ID 1012134
When preparing against Nico Karsdorp, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 71 games by Nico Karsdorp, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nico Karsdorp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nico Karsdorp 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 | 1,792 | 1,942 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 15 | 22 | 34 | 21.1% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 36 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nico Karsdorp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nico Karsdorp's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 65.7% | 43.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 22.9% | 18.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 43.5% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Karsdorp usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Karsdorp usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Karsdorp usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 18.8% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Karsdorp usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Karsdorp usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Karsdorp usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Nico Karsdorp's chess games
All 71 games by Nico Karsdorp in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 15 wins, 22 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Talitha Munnik | 2,050 | Groningen Open A | A14 |
| Dec 2007 | Joop Hummel | 1,989 | Groningen Harmonie Open B | C05 |
| Dec 2006 | Tom Meurs | 1,972 | Groningen Open A | C26 |
| Jan 2001 | Jan Lulof | 1,965 | Groningen SO ON Open A | B22 |
| Dec 2008 | Elmar Hommes | 1,935 | Groningen Open B | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Open A | 2006 | 14 | 5 | 1,956 |
| Miercurea Ciuc B 7th | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,994 |
| Santa Flavia Open | 1997 | 6 | 3 | 2,180 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open B | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,731 |
| Multicoop Open | 1992 | 4 | 1 | 2,080 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Amateur | 2004 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nico Karsdorp's chess games?
71 games by Nico Karsdorp, from Oct 2004 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 Karsdorp has played.
What does Nico Karsdorp play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Nico Karsdorp opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nico Karsdorp answers 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Nico Karsdorp play as White?
As White, Nico Karsdorp's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nico Karsdorp play as Black?
As Black, Nico Karsdorp most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Latvian Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Nico Karsdorp's FIDE rating?
Nico Karsdorp is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Nico Karsdorp played?
Our database contains 71 games by Nico Karsdorp, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 22 draws, 34 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nico Karsdorp?
71 games by Nico Karsdorp 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.