Prepare against Nicolas Curien
CHE · World #13,185 classical · FIDE ID 1301101
Our database contains 333 games by Nicolas Curien, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Curien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Curien 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 | 2,126 | 2,266 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,200 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 333 | 121 | 84 | 128 | 36.3% |
| As White | 159 | 65 | 40 | 54 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 174 | 56 | 44 | 74 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Curien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Curien's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 95.6% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.8% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Curien usually continues Bg5 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Curien usually continues Bf4 (52.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Curien usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Curien usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Curien usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 66 | 98.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 76.1% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 14 | 19.7% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Curien's chess games
All 333 games by Nicolas Curien in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 121 wins, 84 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 53 | 25/13/15 | 47.2% |
| D00 | London System | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,586 | 1st Ortisei Server24 Open | D31 |
| Jan 1999 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,525 | Lenk Open | C01 |
| Dec 2013 | Evgenij Gajsin | 2,418 | 1st Adelboden Open | B08 |
| Aug 2003 | Josip Rukavina | 2,408 | Davos Open 2nd | B07 |
| Jan 2012 | Sophie Milliet | 2,404 | 14th Basel Hilton Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Open | 2019 | 34 | 17 | 2,185 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 18 | 6 | 2,251 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2006 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| Lenk Open | 2011 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,306 |
| Geneve Open | 2004 | 10 | 3 | 2,203 |
| 122nd SUI Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,245 |
| 4th Davos Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Curien's chess games?
333 games by Nicolas Curien, from Apr 2003 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 Curien has played.
What does Nicolas Curien play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Nicolas Curien opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Curien answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Curien play as White?
As White, Nicolas Curien's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (53 games, 47.2% win rate); London System (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Curien play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Curien most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Nicolas Curien's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Curien is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Nicolas Curien played?
Our database contains 333 games by Nicolas Curien, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 84 draws, 128 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Curien?
333 games by Nicolas Curien 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.