Prepare against Nigel Cooper
New Zealand · World #141,779 classical · FIDE ID 4300840
When preparing against Nigel Cooper, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 326 games by Nigel Cooper, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nigel Cooper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nigel Cooper 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 | 1,615 | 1,872 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,613 | 1,724 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,788 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 94 | 55 | 177 | 28.8% |
| As White | 164 | 52 | 25 | 87 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 162 | 42 | 30 | 90 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nigel Cooper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nigel Cooper's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 47.6% | 36.5% |
| f4 | 33 | 20.1% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 18 | 11.0% | 36.1% |
| Nc3 | 13 | 7.9% | 34.6% |
| c3 | 6 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 36.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Cooper usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cooper usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Cooper usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 20% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cooper usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cooper usually continues fxe5 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Cooper usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 29 | 35.4% | 36.2% |
| e5 | 20 | 24.4% | 22.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 19.5% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 14.6% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 83.9% | 43.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Nigel Cooper's chess games
All 326 games by Nigel Cooper in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 94 wins, 55 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 33 | 12/6/15 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Ian T. Findlay | 2,244 | ch-NZL Seniors | A02 |
| Jan 2018 | Jack James | 2,064 | Palmy Knights Open | A46 |
| Dec 2012 | L Ross Jackson | 1,996 | ch-NZL Major Open | D15 |
| Jan 2014 | Henry Vital | 1,988 | ch-NZL Major Open | D00 |
| Jan 2009 | Bernd Neudel | 1,946 | Queenstown Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 36 | 19.5 | 1,746 |
| ch-NZL Seniors | 2020 | 29 | 12.5 | 1,822 |
| George Trundle Reserves | 2020 | 27 | 8 | 1,586 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 24 | 10 | 1,695 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,694 |
| ch-South Island | 2012 | 16 | 6 | 1,784 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Hilton Bennett Masters | 2026 | 11 | 2 | 1,618 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,832 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nigel Cooper's chess games?
326 games by Nigel Cooper, from Jul 2008 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 Nigel Cooper has played.
What does Nigel Cooper play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Nigel Cooper opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.f4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nigel Cooper answers 1...Nc6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nigel Cooper play as White?
As White, Nigel Cooper's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nigel Cooper play as Black?
As Black, Nigel Cooper most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Nigel Cooper's FIDE rating?
Nigel Cooper is currently rated 1,615 in classical chess, 1,613 in rapid and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Nigel Cooper played?
Our database contains 326 games by Nigel Cooper, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 55 draws, 177 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nigel Cooper?
326 games by Nigel Cooper 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.