Prepare against Nicole Nentwig
DEU · World #50,848 classical · FIDE ID 4682610
When preparing against Nicole Nentwig, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (26%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 68.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Nicole Nentwig, covering Jul 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nicole Nentwig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicole Nentwig 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 | 1,891 | 1,949 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,908 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 65 | 30 | 72 | 38.9% |
| As White | 82 | 38 | 13 | 31 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 85 | 27 | 17 | 41 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicole Nentwig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicole Nentwig's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 93.9% | 53.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nentwig usually continues Nc3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nentwig usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nentwig usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nentwig usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Nentwig usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 79.6% | 41.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 25.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 25.9% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 22.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Nicole Nentwig's chess games
All 167 games by Nicole Nentwig in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Nov 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: 65 wins, 30 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Monika Buldrova | 2,139 | BL2 West 0102 w | A25 |
| Nov 2003 | Birke Bielicki | 2,129 | BL2 Gr2 0304 w | B57 |
| Mar 2017 | Stefanie Schulz | 2,080 | BL 1617 w | C54 |
| Dec 2004 | Petra Handrick-Morgenstern | 2,062 | chT2-GER w 0405 | B95 |
| Jan 2017 | Marine Zschischang | 2,054 | BL 1617 w | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2007 | 14 | 4 | 1,869 |
| ch-Bayern 68th w | 1997 | 9 | 7 | – |
| ch-Bayern w 69th | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-GER rapid w | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
| JBLN Ost 9394 | 1994 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| BL2 Sued 1415 w | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,642 |
| BL 9798 w | 1998 | 7 | 0 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicole Nentwig's chess games?
167 games by Nicole Nentwig, from Jul 2005 to Nov 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 Nentwig has played.
What does Nicole Nentwig play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Nicole Nentwig opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicole Nentwig answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Nicole Nentwig play as White?
As White, Nicole Nentwig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicole Nentwig play as Black?
As Black, Nicole Nentwig most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Nicole Nentwig's FIDE rating?
Nicole Nentwig is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Nicole Nentwig played?
Our database contains 167 games by Nicole Nentwig, covering Jul 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 30 draws, 72 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicole Nentwig?
167 games by Nicole Nentwig 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.