Prepare against Nicolas Timotic
France · World #29,371 classical · FIDE ID 626260
Our database contains 52 games by Nicolas Timotic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Timotic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Timotic 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 | 1,989 | 2,113 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 2,028 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 1,997 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 19 | 5 | 28 | 36.5% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Timotic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Timotic's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 40.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Timotic usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Timotic usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Timotic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Timotic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Timotic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Nicolas Timotic's chess games
All 52 games by Nicolas Timotic 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Jacopo Motola | 2,249 | Europe Echecs online Open April | C65 |
| May 2002 | Stephane Guedon | 2,223 | Lyon LOE Open | A87 |
| Apr 2006 | Nicolas Sanchez | 2,199 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | E11 |
| Apr 2000 | Cyprien Veron | 2,186 | 18th Metz Open | B87 |
| Apr 2020 | Jerome Mela | 2,131 | Europe Echecs online Open April | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,058 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 3 | 2,043 |
| Lyon LOE Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,038 |
| Lyon Open | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 2,206 |
| chT3-FRA Gr12 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,886 |
| 13th Split Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,763 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,790 |
| 18th Metz Open | 2000 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,445 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Timotic's chess games?
52 games by Nicolas Timotic, 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 Timotic has played.
What does Nicolas Timotic play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Nicolas Timotic opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Timotic answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Timotic play as White?
As White, Nicolas Timotic's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Timotic play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Timotic most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Nicolas Timotic's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Timotic is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Nicolas Timotic played?
Our database contains 52 games by Nicolas Timotic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Timotic?
52 games by Nicolas Timotic 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.