Prepare against Nico Schouten
IM · NLD · World #18,843 classical · FIDE ID 1001108
Our database contains 168 games by Nico Schouten, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nico Schouten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nico Schouten 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 | 2,067 | 2,245 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,186 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 63 | 38 | 67 | 37.5% |
| As White | 85 | 36 | 24 | 25 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 83 | 27 | 14 | 42 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nico Schouten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nico Schouten's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 92.9% | 56.3% |
| b4 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Schouten usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Schouten usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Schouten usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Schouten usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 95.7% | 41.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Nico Schouten's chess games
All 168 games by Nico Schouten in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 38 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Alexander Kuindzhy | 2,430 | ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | C34 |
| Mar 2014 | Algimantas Butnorius | 2,378 | ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | E43 |
| Nov 2019 | Evgeny V Mochalov | 2,374 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | E64 |
| Mar 2014 | Vladimir Beznosikov | 2,356 | ch-EU Seniors 65 Rapid | C50 |
| Mar 2014 | Clemens Werner | 2,330 | ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2015 | 26 | 12 | 2,121 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,194 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-NED 30 | 1975 | 11 | 6 | – |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,353 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,172 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,359 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nico Schouten's chess games?
168 games by Nico Schouten, from Apr 2003 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 Schouten has played.
What does Nico Schouten play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Nico Schouten opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nico Schouten answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nico Schouten play as White?
As White, Nico Schouten's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nico Schouten play as Black?
As Black, Nico Schouten most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Nico Schouten's FIDE rating?
Nico Schouten is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Nico Schouten played?
Our database contains 168 games by Nico Schouten, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 38 draws, 67 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nico Schouten?
168 games by Nico Schouten 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.