Prepare against Nicolas Hartweg
France · World #15,231 classical · FIDE ID 623342
When preparing against Nicolas Hartweg, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 92 games by Nicolas Hartweg, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Hartweg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Hartweg 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 | 2,104 | 2,104 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,107 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 28 | 23 | 41 | 30.4% |
| As White | 46 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 12 | 10 | 24 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Hartweg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Hartweg's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.9% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Hartweg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hartweg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Hartweg usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Nicolas Hartweg's chess games
All 92 games by Nicolas Hartweg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 28 wins, 23 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/5/7 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Svetlin Stojanov | 2,330 | Konigshoffen Open | A53 |
| Apr 2004 | Asier Rufino Bengoetxea | 2,289 | chT-FRA 2b 0304 | D35 |
| Jun 2001 | Jiri Jirka | 2,279 | 2nd chT-EU U18 | E08 |
| Feb 2002 | Christophe Sudre | 2,190 | chT2-FRA | B40 |
| Mar 2007 | Laurent Joly | 2,160 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | A75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 9900 U18 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,124 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,082 |
| Budapest FS08 Elo A | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
| chT-FRA U18 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,019 |
| 2nd chT-EU U18 | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-FRA 0102 U18 | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 1,989 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Hartweg's chess games?
92 games by Nicolas Hartweg, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Hartweg has played.
What does Nicolas Hartweg play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Nicolas Hartweg opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Hartweg answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Hartweg play as White?
As White, Nicolas Hartweg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Hartweg play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Hartweg most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Nicolas Hartweg's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Hartweg is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Hartweg played?
Our database contains 92 games by Nicolas Hartweg, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 23 draws, 41 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Hartweg?
92 games by Nicolas Hartweg 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.