Prepare against Nicole Gold
DEU · World #48,487 classical · FIDE ID 24623709
When preparing against Nicole Gold, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 64 games by Nicole Gold, covering Apr 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nicole Gold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicole Gold 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 | 1,900 | 1,957 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,935 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As White | 37 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 21.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 29.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 212 rated games against 187 different opponents, across 61 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 201 | 60 | 71 | 70 | 29.9% | 1,996 | 1,913 | 11 |
| Blitz | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 36.4% | 1,916 | 1,782 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 132 | 24 | 42 | 66 | 18.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 42 | 12 | 23 | 7 | 28.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 4 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1,794 | 1,794 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,870 | 1,770 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,990 | 1,790 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1,788 | 1,948 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1,804 | 1,724 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,900 | 1,500 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,972 | 1,772 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2,063 | 1,796 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2,112 | 1,884 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2,136 | 1,936 |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,972 | 2,052 |
| 2015 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1,998 | 1,891 |
| 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2,009 | 1,859 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,132 | 2,132 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,983 | 1,783 |
| 2011 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1,954 | 1,978 |
| 2010 | 28 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 1,998 | 1,962 |
| 2009 | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 2,000 | 1,840 |
| 2008 | 29 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 1,995 | 1,943 |
| 2007 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2,017 | 1,955 |
| 2006 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2,075 | 1,915 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicole Gold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicole Gold's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 94.6% | 41.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Gold usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gold usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Gold usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gold usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 65.0% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Nicole Gold's chess games
All 64 games by Nicole Gold in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 22 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Kristin Mueller-Ludwig | 2,106 | BL2 Ost 1415 w | B60 |
| Dec 2013 | Doreen Troyke | 2,104 | BL2 Ost 1314 w | B52 |
| Jan 2017 | Hannah Kuckling | 2,043 | BL2 Ost 1617 w | B41 |
| Feb 2016 | Steffi Pachow | 2,026 | BL2 Ost 1516 w | E12 |
| Feb 2023 | Sibylle Heyme | 1,984 | BL2-Ost 2324 w | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2010 | 14 | 6 | 1,724 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2009 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,799 |
| BL2-Ost 2324 w | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,873 |
| BL2 Ost 1516 w | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,081 |
| BL2 Ost 0910 w | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,821 |
| BL2 Ost 1617 w | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,907 |
| BL2 Ost 1314 w | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,897 |
| BL2 Ost 2122 w | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicole Gold's chess games?
64 games by Nicole Gold, from Apr 2005 to Oct 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 Gold has played.
What does Nicole Gold play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Nicole Gold opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicole Gold answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Nicole Gold play as White?
As White, Nicole Gold's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicole Gold play as Black?
As Black, Nicole Gold most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Nicole Gold's FIDE rating?
Nicole Gold is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Nicole Gold played?
Our database contains 64 games by Nicole Gold, covering Apr 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 22 draws, 26 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicole Gold?
64 games by Nicole Gold 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.