Prepare against Nicolas Bureik
DEU · World #93,350 classical · FIDE ID 12971863
When preparing against Nicolas Bureik, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 47 games by Nicolas Bureik, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Bureik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Bureik 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 | 1,749 | 1,749 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,757 | 1,757 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,751 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 21.3% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Bureik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Bureik's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 79.2% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 47.4% score
- …d5 (68% of these games) — Bureik usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Bureik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bureik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Bureik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bureik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bureik usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 94.7% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Nicolas Bureik's chess games
All 47 games by Nicolas Bureik in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Dennis Schamber | 1,588 | ch-GER U14 | D51 |
| Apr 2014 | Daniel Heim | 1,391 | 89th ch-Saarland B | D06 |
| Jun 2011 | Alexander Niemann | 1,311 | ch-GER U10 | B01 |
| Apr 2014 | Thomas Penninger | 1,262 | 89th ch-Saarland B | D35 |
| Apr 2014 | Elmar Kraemer | 1,132 | 89th ch-Saarland B | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 11 | 2.5 | 827 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,280 |
| 89th ch-Saarland B | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,459 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 1,402 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Bureik's chess games?
47 games by Nicolas Bureik, from Nov 2013 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 Nicolas Bureik has played.
What does Nicolas Bureik play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Nicolas Bureik opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Bureik answers 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Bureik play as White?
As White, Nicolas Bureik's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Bureik play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Bureik most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Nicolas Bureik's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Bureik is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,757 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Bureik played?
Our database contains 47 games by Nicolas Bureik, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Bureik?
47 games by Nicolas Bureik 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.