Prepare against Nicole Garbuz
DEU · World #46,870 classical · FIDE ID 12990701
When preparing against Nicole Garbuz, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%).
Our database contains 155 games by Nicole Garbuz, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicole Garbuz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicole Garbuz 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 | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 59 | 46 | 50 | 38.1% |
| As White | 75 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicole Garbuz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicole Garbuz's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 82.7% | 50.8% |
| f4 | 8 | 10.7% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 50.8% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Garbuz usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Garbuz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Garbuz usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.f4 — 11% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Garbuz usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Garbuz usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Garbuz usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 98.1% | 51.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Nicole Garbuz's chess games
All 155 games by Nicole Garbuz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 59 wins, 46 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Elena Sokalskaja | 2,058 | Regionalliga West 1718 w | A03 |
| Jun 2022 | Simon Frohnhaeuser | 1,944 | ch-GER Youth-A | C54 |
| Aug 2021 | Dora Peglau | 1,906 | ch-GER U18 Girls | B14 |
| Aug 2021 | Sarah Peglau | 1,888 | ch-GER U18 Girls | B21 |
| Jul 2019 | Thomas Wiese | 1,857 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 1,623 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,527 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2021 | 16 | 10 | 1,829 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 1,632 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2017 | 14 | 9 | 1,595 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,336 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,761 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicole Garbuz's chess games?
155 games by Nicole Garbuz, from May 2016 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 Nicole Garbuz has played.
What does Nicole Garbuz play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Nicole Garbuz opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicole Garbuz answers 1...e5 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Nicole Garbuz play as White?
As White, Nicole Garbuz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicole Garbuz play as Black?
As Black, Nicole Garbuz most often plays: Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Nicole Garbuz's FIDE rating?
Nicole Garbuz is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nicole Garbuz played?
Our database contains 155 games by Nicole Garbuz, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 46 draws, 50 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicole Garbuz?
155 games by Nicole Garbuz 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.