Prepare against Nicolas Kern
France · World #14,579 classical · FIDE ID 20660294
When preparing against Nicolas Kern, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 68 games by Nicolas Kern, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Kern's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Kern 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 | 2,110 | 2,129 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,118 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,146 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 20 | 15 | 33 | 29.4% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Kern's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Kern's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 90.9% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Kern usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kern usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kern usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Kern usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kern usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 23.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
Nicolas Kern's chess games
All 68 games by Nicolas Kern in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Dylan Viennot | 2,263 | ch-FRA U20 | B22 |
| Aug 2016 | Raul Garcia Paolicchi | 2,144 | 34th Andorra Open | D12 |
| Feb 2019 | Elise Bellaiche | 2,056 | ch-Paris Universities | B22 |
| Aug 2013 | Rayane Bellahcene | 1,989 | ch-FRA Open B | C28 |
| Jul 2018 | Alexandre Berthaut | 1,921 | 33rd Avoine Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,983 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,155 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,836 |
| 34th Avoine Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,062 |
| 34th Andorra Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-Paris Universities | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Kern's chess games?
68 games by Nicolas Kern, from Sep 2009 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 Kern has played.
What does Nicolas Kern play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Nicolas Kern opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.f3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Kern answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Kern play as White?
As White, Nicolas Kern's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Kern play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Kern most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Nicolas Kern's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Kern is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Nicolas Kern played?
Our database contains 68 games by Nicolas Kern, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Kern?
68 games by Nicolas Kern 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.