Prepare against Nikolai Nitsche
DEU · World #15,079 classical · FIDE ID 16221036
When preparing against Nikolai Nitsche, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 48.6% over 35 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Nikolai Nitsche, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolai Nitsche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolai Nitsche 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 | 2,105 | 2,115 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,115 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 75 | 42 | 61 | 42.1% |
| As White | 94 | 42 | 23 | 29 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 33 | 19 | 32 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolai Nitsche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolai Nitsche's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 46.8% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 31 | 33.0% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 10.6% | 85.0% |
| g3 | 9 | 9.6% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nitsche usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Nitsche usually continues Bf4 (59.4% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Nitsche usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Nitsche usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nitsche usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nitsche usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 57.7% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 13.5% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 11.5% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Nikolai Nitsche's chess games
All 178 games by Nikolai Nitsche in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 75 wins, 42 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 35 | 17/5/13 | 48.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Petr Velicka | 2,332 | 35th Staufer Open | D00 |
| Jul 2024 | Florian Sandhoefner | 2,282 | 43rd St Veit Open | D02 |
| Jul 2024 | Helmut Kummer | 2,209 | 43rd St Veit Open | B07 |
| Jul 2024 | Rene Schwab | 2,117 | 43rd St Veit Open | A47 |
| Dec 2023 | Kay Hoffmann | 2,088 | chT-GER U16 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 33 | 19.5 | 1,493 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 1,698 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,677 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,777 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 1,574 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,316 |
| 24th Leipzig VfB Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,785 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,609 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolai Nitsche's chess games?
178 games by Nikolai Nitsche, from Sep 2016 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 Nikolai Nitsche has played.
What does Nikolai Nitsche play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Nikolai Nitsche opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolai Nitsche answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Nikolai Nitsche play as White?
As White, Nikolai Nitsche's most-played openings in our database are: London System (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolai Nitsche play as Black?
As Black, Nikolai Nitsche most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Nikolai Nitsche's FIDE rating?
Nikolai Nitsche is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Nikolai Nitsche played?
Our database contains 178 games by Nikolai Nitsche, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 42 draws, 61 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolai Nitsche?
178 games by Nikolai Nitsche 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.