Prepare against Nicolai Bay
DEU · World #21,529 classical · FIDE ID 12927619
When preparing against Nicolai Bay, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Nicolai Bay, covering May 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nicolai Bay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolai Bay 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 | 2,046 | 2,046 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,169 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 35 | 47 | 28 | 31.8% |
| As White | 54 | 18 | 22 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 17 | 25 | 14 | 30.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 275 rated games against 234 different opponents, across 27 events in 1 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 | 178 | 51 | 72 | 55 | 28.7% | 2,016 | 2,006 | 11 |
| Blitz | 97 | 48 | 22 | 27 | 49.5% | 2,077 | 2,154 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 144 | 33 | 56 | 55 | 22.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 84 | 50 | 23 | 11 | 59.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 5 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2,124 | 2,158 |
| 2025 | 32 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 2,055 | 2,223 |
| 2024 | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 2,098 | 2,138 |
| 2023 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2,006 | 2,078 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1,920 | 2,020 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2,153 | 1,853 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2,129 | 2,015 |
| 2018 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2,099 | 2,157 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2,131 | 1,998 |
| 2016 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 2,037 | 2,017 |
| 2015 | 27 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 2,111 | 2,111 |
| 2014 | 35 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 2,002 | 1,979 |
| 2013 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1,996 | 1,921 |
| 2012 | 25 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 1,753 | 1,833 |
| 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,686 | 1,686 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolai Bay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolai Bay's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bay usually continues c3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bay usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bay usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 84.8% | 55.4% |
| b6 | 5 | 15.2% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Nicolai Bay's chess games
All 110 games by Nicolai Bay in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 35 wins, 47 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Eckhard Jeske | 2,165 | Bundesliga 2014-15 | B01 |
| Mar 2015 | Detlev Birnbaum | 2,130 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1415 | C07 |
| Sep 2015 | Christoph Maehrlein | 2,106 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1516 | E73 |
| Feb 2016 | Matthias Gehrig | 2,078 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1516 | B07 |
| Dec 2022 | Simon Fromme | 2,073 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2016 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,062 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,191 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,983 |
| ch-Baden U14 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,645 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,085 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolai Bay's chess games?
110 games by Nicolai Bay, from May 2013 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 Nicolai Bay has played.
What does Nicolai Bay play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Nicolai Bay opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolai Bay answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Nicolai Bay play as White?
As White, Nicolai Bay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 22.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolai Bay play as Black?
As Black, Nicolai Bay most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Nicolai Bay's FIDE rating?
Nicolai Bay is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Nicolai Bay played?
Our database contains 110 games by Nicolai Bay, covering May 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 47 draws, 28 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolai Bay?
110 games by Nicolai Bay 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.