Prepare against Nicolas Bourg
FM · Luxembourg · World #5,768 classical · FIDE ID 4006160
When preparing against Nicolas Bourg, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (26%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Nicolas Bourg, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Bourg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Bourg 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 | 2,254 | 2,288 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,248 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,386 | 2,386 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 64 | 20 | 66 | 42.7% |
| As White | 77 | 38 | 11 | 28 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 73 | 26 | 9 | 38 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Bourg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Bourg's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 83.1% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.8% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.5% | 60.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Bourg usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bourg usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Bourg usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bourg usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Bourg usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Bourg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 78.8% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 25.9% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Bourg's chess games
All 150 games by Nicolas Bourg in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 64 wins, 20 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue | A43 |
| Mar 2026 | Leandro Krysa | 2,446 | Titled Tue | B21 |
| Apr 2026 | Dimitrios Stefanou | 2,392 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | C53 |
| Sep 2026 | Kim Yew Chan | 2,383 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A04 |
| Apr 2026 | Ufuk Sezen Arat | 2,372 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 31 | 14 | 2,195 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,004 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,359 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,215 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,814 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Bourg's chess games?
150 games by Nicolas Bourg, from Aug 2019 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 Nicolas Bourg has played.
What does Nicolas Bourg play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Nicolas Bourg opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Bourg answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Bourg play as White?
As White, Nicolas Bourg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Bourg play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Bourg most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Nicolas Bourg's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Bourg is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,386 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Bourg played?
Our database contains 150 games by Nicolas Bourg, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 20 draws, 66 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Bourg?
150 games by Nicolas Bourg 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.