Prepare against Nico Schoenmakers
NLD · World #67,965 classical · FIDE ID 1031155
When preparing against Nico Schoenmakers, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Nico Schoenmakers, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nico Schoenmakers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nico Schoenmakers 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 | 1,828 | 1,941 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,856 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 23.5% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nico Schoenmakers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nico Schoenmakers's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schoenmakers usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schoenmakers usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schoenmakers usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Schoenmakers usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Nico Schoenmakers's chess games
All 51 games by Nico Schoenmakers in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Christoph Klamp | 2,053 | Prague Holiday K21 | B12 |
| Aug 2015 | Winfried Schoenenborn | 2,010 | Prague Holiday K31 | B84 |
| Aug 2015 | Wolfram Hille | 1,965 | Prague Holiday K31 | C90 |
| Aug 2015 | Petr Pavlicek | 1,931 | Prague Holiday K31 | D45 |
| Jul 2016 | Roman Bilek | 1,888 | Prague Holiday K22 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday K21 | 2017 | 34 | 11.5 | 1,818 |
| Prague Holiday K31 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,986 |
| Prague Holiday K22 | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,813 |
| Utrecht OKU Open B 45th | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,866 |
| Chess Holiday 2017 K21 | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,562 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nico Schoenmakers's chess games?
51 games by Nico Schoenmakers, from Apr 2008 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 Schoenmakers has played.
What does Nico Schoenmakers play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Nico Schoenmakers opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nico Schoenmakers answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nico Schoenmakers play as White?
As White, Nico Schoenmakers's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nico Schoenmakers play as Black?
As Black, Nico Schoenmakers most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nico Schoenmakers's FIDE rating?
Nico Schoenmakers is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Nico Schoenmakers played?
Our database contains 51 games by Nico Schoenmakers, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nico Schoenmakers?
51 games by Nico Schoenmakers 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.