Prepare against Nicolai Cummings
DEU · World #32,855 classical · FIDE ID 4637437
When preparing against Nicolai Cummings, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 50 games by Nicolai Cummings, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolai Cummings's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolai Cummings 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 | 1,970 | 2,009 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,984 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 34.0% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolai Cummings's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolai Cummings's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 95.7% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Cummings usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Cummings usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Cummings usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Cummings usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Nicolai Cummings's chess games
All 50 games by Nicolai Cummings in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Norbert Bueter | 2,074 | ch-Stuttgart A int | D20 |
| May 2009 | Florian Siegle | 2,013 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A52 |
| May 2009 | Dieter Fruehsorger | 1,968 | ch-Stuttgart A int | D87 |
| May 2014 | Markus Schmidt | 1,904 | ch-Stuttgart A int | E73 |
| May 2014 | Juergen Baumeister | 1,895 | ch-Stuttgart A int | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 21 | 9 | 1,940 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2007 | 18 | 11 | 1,591 |
| chB-Stuttgart | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 1,473 |
| 2nd Novara Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,030 |
| Ditzingen Open B | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,475 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolai Cummings's chess games?
50 games by Nicolai Cummings, from Jul 2007 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 Nicolai Cummings has played.
What does Nicolai Cummings play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Nicolai Cummings opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolai Cummings answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Nicolai Cummings play as White?
As White, Nicolai Cummings's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolai Cummings play as Black?
As Black, Nicolai Cummings most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Nicolai Cummings's FIDE rating?
Nicolai Cummings is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nicolai Cummings played?
Our database contains 50 games by Nicolai Cummings, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolai Cummings?
50 games by Nicolai Cummings 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.