Prepare against Nigel S Towers
United Kingdom · World #66,755 classical · FIDE ID 404071
When preparing against Nigel S Towers, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 205 games by Nigel S Towers, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nigel S Towers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nigel S Towers 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 | 1,832 | 1,866 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,824 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,854 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 53 | 64 | 88 | 25.9% |
| As White | 107 | 27 | 32 | 48 | 25.2% |
| As Black | 98 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nigel S Towers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nigel S Towers's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 100.0% | 40.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.2% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Towers usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Towers usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Towers usually continues d4 (41.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 94.0% | 48.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 93.8% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Nigel S Towers's chess games
All 205 games by Nigel S Towers in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 53 wins, 64 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Conor O'Donnell | 2,108 | Coventry e2e4 Open | B03 |
| Jun 2021 | Peter E Chaplin | 2,046 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | B07 |
| Jun 2021 | Nathanael Paul | 1,993 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | B31 |
| Nov 2017 | Marek Vlcek | 1,983 | chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | E14 |
| Aug 2019 | Anthony C P Milnes | 1,974 | 106th ch-GBR 65+ | C04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 59 | 23 | 1,874 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 21 | 4 | 1,906 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 14 | 5 | 1,840 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,828 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,978 |
| 106th ch-GBR 65+ | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,039 |
| Telford 4NCL U2050 Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,780 |
| Coventry e2e4 Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nigel S Towers's chess games?
205 games by Nigel S Towers, from Feb 2014 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 Nigel S Towers has played.
What does Nigel S Towers play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Nigel S Towers opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nigel S Towers answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Nigel S Towers play as White?
As White, Nigel S Towers's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nigel S Towers play as Black?
As Black, Nigel S Towers most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Nigel S Towers's FIDE rating?
Nigel S Towers is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Nigel S Towers played?
Our database contains 205 games by Nigel S Towers, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 64 draws, 88 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nigel S Towers?
205 games by Nigel S Towers 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.