Prepare against Nicolai Woltery
United Kingdom · World #16,993 classical · FIDE ID 436887
When preparing against Nicolai Woltery, expect 1.c4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Nicolai Woltery, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolai Woltery's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolai Woltery 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 | 2,085 | 2,128 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,029 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 54 | 36 | 54 | 37.5% |
| As White | 69 | 28 | 19 | 22 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 75 | 26 | 17 | 32 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolai Woltery's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolai Woltery's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 43 | 62.3% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 25 | 36.2% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Woltery usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Woltery usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Woltery usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Woltery usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Woltery usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Woltery usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 87.5% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
Nicolai Woltery's chess games
All 144 games by Nicolai Woltery in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Sep 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: 54 wins, 36 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Nicholas Vettese | 2,352 | Royal City Masters | A22 |
| Aug 2025 | Raymond Kaufman | 2,239 | Royal City Masters | A35 |
| Feb 2024 | Declan Shafi | 2,231 | 2nd Cambridge Open | A28 |
| Feb 2024 | Santhosh Abhyuday | 2,167 | 2nd Cambridge Open | B38 |
| Jul 2022 | Martin G Walker | 2,154 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open A | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 10 | 2,013 |
| ch-BCF U11 | 2015 | 14 | 9.5 | 473 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,800 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| Royal City Masters | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,051 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,961 |
| ch-BCF U12 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,650 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolai Woltery's chess games?
144 games by Nicolai Woltery, from Aug 2014 to Sep 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 Woltery has played.
What does Nicolai Woltery play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Nicolai Woltery opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolai Woltery answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Nicolai Woltery play as White?
As White, Nicolai Woltery's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolai Woltery play as Black?
As Black, Nicolai Woltery most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Nicolai Woltery's FIDE rating?
Nicolai Woltery is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Nicolai Woltery played?
Our database contains 144 games by Nicolai Woltery, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 36 draws, 54 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolai Woltery?
144 games by Nicolai Woltery 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.