Prepare against Nikolai von Schlippe
DEU · World #11,095 classical · FIDE ID 12928135
When preparing against Nikolai von Schlippe, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 46 games by Nikolai von Schlippe, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolai von Schlippe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolai von Schlippe 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 | 2,154 | 2,161 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,111 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,109 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 43.5% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolai von Schlippe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolai von Schlippe's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 88.5% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schlippe usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schlippe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Schlippe usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Schlippe usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Nikolai von Schlippe's chess games
All 46 games by Nikolai von Schlippe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Sep 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Christoph Zill | 2,147 | Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | C12 |
| Jan 2024 | Bernhard Besner | 2,125 | chT2W-AUT 2324 | B01 |
| Dec 2015 | David Ramien | 2,088 | chT-GER U16 | B00 |
| Dec 2016 | Bennet Biastoch | 2,078 | chT-GER U16 | B21 |
| Feb 2017 | Klaus Gschwendtner | 2,057 | Regionalliga SO 1617 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U16 | 2016 | 14 | 10 | 2,064 |
| Regionalliga SO 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| Schach Tirol Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,212 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,189 |
| Schach Tirol Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,913 |
| Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,936 |
| Bayernliga U20 1718 | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,963 |
| 14th Palmanova Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolai von Schlippe's chess games?
46 games by Nikolai von Schlippe, from Oct 2014 to Sep 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 von Schlippe has played.
What does Nikolai von Schlippe play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Nikolai von Schlippe opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolai von Schlippe answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Nikolai von Schlippe play as White?
As White, Nikolai von Schlippe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolai von Schlippe play as Black?
As Black, Nikolai von Schlippe most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Nikolai von Schlippe's FIDE rating?
Nikolai von Schlippe is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nikolai von Schlippe played?
Our database contains 46 games by Nikolai von Schlippe, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolai von Schlippe?
46 games by Nikolai von Schlippe 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.