Prepare against Nikash Urwyler
CHE · World #25,674 classical · FIDE ID 1325957
Our database contains 85 games by Nikash Urwyler, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikash Urwyler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikash Urwyler 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 | 2,013 | 2,037 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,935 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 25 | 13 | 47 | 29.4% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 11 | 8 | 28 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikash Urwyler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikash Urwyler's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 43.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Urwyler usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Urwyler usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Urwyler usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 95.5% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Nikash Urwyler's chess games
All 85 games by Nikash Urwyler in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Ondrej Havelka | 2,164 | 45th Vsetin Open | D56 |
| Aug 2016 | Tom O'Gorman | 2,130 | ch-EU Union U14 14th | B90 |
| Aug 2020 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,120 | Budapest FS08 Nadassy | B76 |
| Aug 2020 | Kristof Koczo | 2,077 | Budapest FS08 Nadassy | D36 |
| May 2021 | Angelo Bordignon | 2,064 | 1st Verona Primavera Open A | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI U12 | 2014 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,624 |
| ch-EU Union U14 14th | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,869 |
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,997 |
| ch-EU Union U13 12th | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,511 |
| 25th ch-EU U14 | 2015 | 8 | 1 | 1,422 |
| Budapest FS08 Nadassy | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,056 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,694 |
| Lugano Open | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikash Urwyler's chess games?
85 games by Nikash Urwyler, from Mar 2013 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 Nikash Urwyler has played.
What does Nikash Urwyler play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Nikash Urwyler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikash Urwyler answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nikash Urwyler play as White?
As White, Nikash Urwyler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikash Urwyler play as Black?
As Black, Nikash Urwyler most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Nikash Urwyler's FIDE rating?
Nikash Urwyler is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nikash Urwyler played?
Our database contains 85 games by Nikash Urwyler, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 47 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikash Urwyler?
85 games by Nikash Urwyler 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.