Prepare against Nicolas Relea
France · World #17,951 classical · FIDE ID 618632
When preparing against Nicolas Relea, expect 1.Nc3 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Nicolas Relea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Relea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Relea 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 | 2,075 | 2,200 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,016 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,039 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 48 | 20 | 42 | 43.6% |
| As White | 51 | 26 | 10 | 15 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 59 | 22 | 10 | 27 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Relea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Relea's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 45 | 88.2% | 62.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 88% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Relea usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Relea usually continues e4 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Relea usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Relea usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Relea usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Relea usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 21 | 75.0% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 14 | 66.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
Nicolas Relea's chess games
All 110 games by Nicolas Relea in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 20 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,415 | 16th Barcelona Sants Open | A04 |
| Aug 2008 | Jelmer Jens | 2,397 | 23rd Schwarzach Open | D01 |
| Jan 2009 | Dominique Leygue | 2,316 | chT2-FRA South 0809 | C29 |
| Jan 1998 | Francis Meinsohn | 2,250 | chT-FRA2S 9798 | A56 |
| Mar 2007 | Emmanuel Daillet | 2,248 | chT2-FRA South 0607 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,299 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,952 |
| chT-FRA2S 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,269 |
| chT2S-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 1 | 1,852 |
| ch-FRA JM2 | 1998 | 7 | 5 | 2,323 |
| chT2-FRA 0304a | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Relea's chess games?
110 games by Nicolas Relea, from Apr 2003 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 Relea has played.
What does Nicolas Relea play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Nicolas Relea opens with 1.Nc3 (88% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Relea answers 1...Nc6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Relea play as White?
As White, Nicolas Relea's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Relea play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Relea most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Nicolas Relea's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Relea is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Nicolas Relea played?
Our database contains 110 games by Nicolas Relea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 20 draws, 42 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Relea?
110 games by Nicolas Relea 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.