Prepare against Nico Nathe
DEU · World #84,997 classical · FIDE ID 34624287
When preparing against Nico Nathe, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Nico Nathe, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nico Nathe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nico Nathe 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 | 1,776 | 1,799 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,747 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,783 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 47.1% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 35.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 117 rated games against 113 different opponents, across 15 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 79 | 28 | 19 | 32 | 35.4% | 1,724 | 1,690 | 5 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 44.4% | 2,158 | 1,758 | 2 |
| Blitz | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 50.0% | 1,912 | 1,779 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 50 | 12 | 10 | 28 | 24.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 40 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 45.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1,766 | 1,837 |
| 2025 | 52 | 23 | 9 | 20 | 1,836 | 1,744 |
| 2024 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1,886 | 1,777 |
| 2023 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1,510 | 1,510 |
| 2022 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1,785 | 1,732 |
Where Nico Nathe has played
Germany (11) · Netherlands (4)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nico Nathe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nico Nathe's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 64.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Nathe usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nathe usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Nathe usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nico Nathe's chess games
All 34 games by Nico Nathe in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Andreas Binder | 1,597 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-D 1st | D10 |
| Jun 2020 | Uwe Winkler | 1,554 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-D 1st | E51 |
| Jul 2019 | Luke Karras | 1,466 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open C | A57 |
| Jul 2019 | David Gutkin | 1,459 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open C | B51 |
| Jul 2019 | Alessandro Kronz | 1,138 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open C | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open C | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,402 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,996 |
| DSOL 04 Liga Gr-D 1st | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,656 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,413 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 101+) | 2025 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nico Nathe's chess games?
34 games by Nico Nathe, from Jul 2022 to Nov 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 Nathe has played.
What does Nico Nathe play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Nico Nathe opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nico Nathe answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nico Nathe play as White?
As White, Nico Nathe's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nico Nathe play as Black?
As Black, Nico Nathe most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nico Nathe's FIDE rating?
Nico Nathe is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (May 2024).
How many games has Nico Nathe played?
Our database contains 34 games by Nico Nathe, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nico Nathe?
34 games by Nico Nathe 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.