Prepare against Nicolas Kulik
URY · World #14,469 classical · FIDE ID 3009530
Our database contains 1,312 games by Nicolas Kulik, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Kulik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Kulik 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 | 2,111 | 2,188 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,224 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,233 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,312 | 445 | 140 | 727 | 33.9% |
| As White | 633 | 230 | 67 | 336 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 679 | 215 | 73 | 391 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Kulik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Kulik's side.
First moves as White (633 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 535 | 84.5% | 39.9% |
| d4 | 93 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.5% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 39.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kulik usually continues Nf3 (38.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kulik usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kulik usually continues d4 (32.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kulik usually continues c4 (44.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kulik usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kulik usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 230 | 75.7% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 29 | 9.5% | 55.2% |
| g6 | 24 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 3.9% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 155 | 68.0% | 31.6% |
| e6 | 31 | 13.6% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 22 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 19 | 8.3% | 42.1% |
Nicolas Kulik's chess games
All 1,312 games by Nicolas Kulik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 445 wins, 140 draws, 727 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 64 | 25/4/35 | 39.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 25/4/32 | 41.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 43 | 15/1/27 | 34.9% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 32 | 8/5/19 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 12/3/14 | 41.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 8/5/15 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 4/4/15 | 17.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 3/4/15 | 13.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 5/0/14 | 26.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 83 | 33/2/48 | 39.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 58 | 14/8/36 | 24.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 55 | 13/7/35 | 23.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 14/3/12 | 48.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 6/3/19 | 21.4% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 8/3/14 | 32.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 9/0/15 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18 | 2/2/14 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Anna Shukhman | 2,431 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B72 |
| Jul 2026 | Gelman,A | 2,422 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | — |
| Mar 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C16 |
| Dec 2025 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Jan 2026 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,411 | 9th Montevideo Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 360 | 129 | 2,064 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 163 | 57.5 | 2,058 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 157 | 51 | 2,040 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 94 | 28.5 | 2,004 |
| La Proa de Fiesta - ITT | 2026 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-URU U20 | 2024 | 12 | 8 | 1,850 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Kulik's chess games?
1,312 games by Nicolas Kulik, from Oct 2017 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 Kulik has played.
What does Nicolas Kulik play on the first move as White?
Across 633 games with White in our database, Nicolas Kulik opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.a3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Kulik answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Kulik play as White?
As White, Nicolas Kulik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (61 games, 41.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (43 games, 34.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 633 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Kulik play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Kulik most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (83 games, 39.8% win rate); Sicilian (58 games, 24.1% win rate); Modern Defense (55 games, 23.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 679 games.
What is Nicolas Kulik's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Kulik is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Nicolas Kulik played?
Our database contains 1,312 games by Nicolas Kulik, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 445 wins, 140 draws, 727 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Kulik?
1,312 games by Nicolas Kulik 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.