Prepare against Nigel W Dennis
United Kingdom · World #81,141 classical · FIDE ID 408913
When preparing against Nigel W Dennis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 394 games by Nigel W Dennis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nigel W Dennis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nigel W Dennis 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 | 1,785 | 2,062 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,771 | 1,808 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 116 | 111 | 167 | 29.4% |
| As White | 195 | 59 | 55 | 81 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 199 | 57 | 56 | 86 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nigel W Dennis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nigel W Dennis's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Dennis usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dennis usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Dennis usually continues d4 (46.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 99.0% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Nigel W Dennis's chess games
All 394 games by Nigel W Dennis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 116 wins, 111 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 25 | 5/5/15 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 7/3/14 | 29.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Andrew Philip Smith | 2,208 | Gibraltar Challengers | B10 |
| Jan 2012 | Milan Kandic | 2,131 | 10th Gibraltar Challengers B | B08 |
| Oct 2005 | John Hickman | 2,115 | 31st Guernsey Open | A05 |
| Feb 2011 | Gilles Suez-Panama | 2,096 | 9th Gibraltar Challengers B | E67 |
| Oct 2005 | Bert Westerkamp | 2,085 | 31st Guernsey Open | C72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 27 | 10 | 1,817 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,730 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2019 | 20 | 12 | 1,797 |
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,897 |
| Jersey Open Major | 2005 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,073 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| Gibraltar Challengers | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,007 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2006 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nigel W Dennis's chess games?
394 games by Nigel W Dennis, from Apr 2003 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 W Dennis has played.
What does Nigel W Dennis play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Nigel W Dennis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nigel W Dennis answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nigel W Dennis play as White?
As White, Nigel W Dennis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nigel W Dennis play as Black?
As Black, Nigel W Dennis most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Nigel W Dennis's FIDE rating?
Nigel W Dennis is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,771 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Nigel W Dennis played?
Our database contains 394 games by Nigel W Dennis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 111 draws, 167 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nigel W Dennis?
394 games by Nigel W Dennis 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.