Prepare against Nicolas Birkenheier
DEU · World #45,119 classical · FIDE ID 16287100
Our database contains 51 games by Nicolas Birkenheier, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Birkenheier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Birkenheier 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 | 1,913 | 1,913 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,963 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 16 | 12 | 23 | 31.4% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Birkenheier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Birkenheier's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 35.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.4% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Birkenheier usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Birkenheier usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Birkenheier usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Nicolas Birkenheier's chess games
All 51 games by Nicolas Birkenheier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Leon Zweigait | 2,035 | ODJM A | C45 |
| May 2026 | Maximilian Glasschroeder | 1,972 | ODJM A | B10 |
| May 2026 | Nils Berresheim | 1,942 | ODJM A | D10 |
| May 2023 | Levin Uyar | 1,700 | ch-GER U14 | C84 |
| Jun 2022 | Ruben Andrade | 1,694 | ch-GER Youth-B | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,342 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,419 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
| ch-GER Youth-B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,643 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,817 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,261 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Birkenheier's chess games?
51 games by Nicolas Birkenheier, from Jul 2019 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 Nicolas Birkenheier has played.
What does Nicolas Birkenheier play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Nicolas Birkenheier opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Birkenheier answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Birkenheier play as White?
As White, Nicolas Birkenheier's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Birkenheier play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Birkenheier most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Nicolas Birkenheier's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Birkenheier is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Birkenheier played?
Our database contains 51 games by Nicolas Birkenheier, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Birkenheier?
51 games by Nicolas Birkenheier 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.