Prepare against Nicole Nunes
Brazil · World #130,516 classical · FIDE ID 22730338
When preparing against Nicole Nunes, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%).
Our database contains 143 games by Nicole Nunes, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicole Nunes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicole Nunes 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 | 1,645 | 1,645 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,605 | 1,623 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,582 | 1,602 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 32 | 15 | 96 | 22.4% |
| As White | 68 | 18 | 8 | 42 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 75 | 14 | 7 | 54 | 18.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicole Nunes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicole Nunes's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 60.3% | 39.0% |
| e4 | 24 | 35.3% | 22.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 39.0% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Nunes usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Nunes usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Nunes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 22.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nunes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Nunes usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Nunes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 31.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 46.9% | 26.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Nicole Nunes's chess games
All 143 games by Nicole Nunes in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 15 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Eduardo Henrique Pacheco | 1,800 | Blumenau U2400 Open | B31 |
| Mar 2023 | Isabel Cristina Soupinski | 1,800 | ch-Catarinense U20 Girls | B34 |
| Nov 2023 | Nikole Danker | 1,755 | 62nd ch-BRA w | E90 |
| Oct 2023 | Mariana Sebolt Pereira | 1,708 | 62nd ch-BRA w | D02 |
| Jan 2023 | Ian Furtado | 1,584 | 9th Florianopolis Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,549 |
| ch-Pan American U1700 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,618 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,226 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,291 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 8 | 1 | 1,298 |
| 62nd ch-BRA w | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,512 |
| Timbo Open | 2021 | 8 | 0 | 1,200 |
| 10th Sao Bento do Sul Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicole Nunes's chess games?
143 games by Nicole Nunes, from Aug 2018 to Aug 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 Nunes has played.
What does Nicole Nunes play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Nicole Nunes opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicole Nunes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games).
What openings does Nicole Nunes play as White?
As White, Nicole Nunes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicole Nunes play as Black?
As Black, Nicole Nunes most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Nicole Nunes's FIDE rating?
Nicole Nunes is currently rated 1,645 in classical chess, 1,605 in rapid and 1,582 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,645 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nicole Nunes played?
Our database contains 143 games by Nicole Nunes, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 15 draws, 96 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicole Nunes?
143 games by Nicole Nunes 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.