Prepare against Nico Stelmaszyk
FM · DEU · World #2,572 classical · FIDE ID 16200462
Our database contains 572 games by Nico Stelmaszyk, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nico Stelmaszyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nico Stelmaszyk 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 | 2,356 | 2,403 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,255 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,326 | 2,343 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 572 | 232 | 178 | 162 | 40.6% |
| As White | 275 | 117 | 88 | 70 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 297 | 115 | 90 | 92 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nico Stelmaszyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nico Stelmaszyk's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 256 | 93.1% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 4.7% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Stelmaszyk usually continues c3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Stelmaszyk usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Stelmaszyk usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Stelmaszyk usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Stelmaszyk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Stelmaszyk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 68 | 43.9% | 49.3% |
| c5 | 68 | 43.9% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 73 | 77.7% | 56.2% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 21.3% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Nico Stelmaszyk's chess games
All 572 games by Nico Stelmaszyk in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Aug 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: 232 wins, 178 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 59 | 25/22/12 | 42.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 39 | 19/11/9 | 48.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 35 | 13/13/9 | 37.1% |
| C11 | French Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 32 | 17/8/7 | 53.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 28 | 10/7/11 | 35.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Aug 2021 | George Anthony Stany | 2,522 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Jun 2021 | Vitaliy1 Kiselev | 2,522 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Aug 2022 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,516 | Wasselonne Open | C56 |
| Jun 2022 | Artem Omelja | 2,515 | Titled Tue Early | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 157 | 75.5 | 2,275 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,164 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 28 | 16 | 2,305 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2014 | 22 | 10 | 1,219 |
| ch-Hannover U12 | 2013 | 21 | 15.5 | 1,119 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 21 | 11 | 1,730 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,161 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nico Stelmaszyk's chess games?
572 games by Nico Stelmaszyk, from Feb 2015 to Aug 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 Stelmaszyk has played.
What does Nico Stelmaszyk play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Nico Stelmaszyk opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nico Stelmaszyk answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Nico Stelmaszyk play as White?
As White, Nico Stelmaszyk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (59 games, 42.4% win rate); Italian Game (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 37.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nico Stelmaszyk play as Black?
As Black, Nico Stelmaszyk most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Petrov's Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 297 games.
What is Nico Stelmaszyk's FIDE rating?
Nico Stelmaszyk is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid and 2,326 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Nico Stelmaszyk played?
Our database contains 572 games by Nico Stelmaszyk, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 232 wins, 178 draws, 162 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nico Stelmaszyk?
572 games by Nico Stelmaszyk 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.