Prepare against Nigel W Blades
United Kingdom · World #23,965 classical · FIDE ID 409650
Our database contains 30 games by Nigel W Blades, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nigel W Blades's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nigel W Blades 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 | 2,025 | 2,075 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 2,075 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,072 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 57.1% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Blades usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Blades usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Blades usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Blades usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Blades usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Blades usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Nigel W Blades's chess games
All 30 games by Nigel W Blades in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Ranesh Ratnesan | 2,080 | ch-GBR AM Open 106th | A29 |
| Jan 2001 | Debbie Evans | 2,067 | chT3a-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | D36 |
| Sep 2000 | Zhanni Lazhevskaya | 2,042 | chT3a-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | A20 |
| Sep 2001 | John Tabatabai | 2,039 | chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | D28 |
| Jul 2019 | Tom Brown | 1,953 | ch-GBR AM Open 106th | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,960 |
| chT3a-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 1,983 |
| ch-GBR Atkins Open 106th | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-GBR AM Open 106th | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,154 |
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,798 |
| chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2001 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,316 |
| Civil Service Open | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nigel W Blades's chess games?
30 games by Nigel W Blades, from Apr 2003 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 W Blades has played.
What does Nigel W Blades play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nigel W Blades opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nigel W Blades answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Nigel W Blades play as White?
As White, Nigel W Blades's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nigel W Blades play as Black?
As Black, Nigel W Blades most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Nigel W Blades's FIDE rating?
Nigel W Blades is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Nigel W Blades played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nigel W Blades, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 7 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nigel W Blades?
30 games by Nigel W Blades 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.