Prepare against Nikolas Nimptsch
DEU · World #104,382 classical · FIDE ID 16245334
When preparing against Nikolas Nimptsch, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Nikolas Nimptsch, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolas Nimptsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolas Nimptsch 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 | 1,717 | 1,737 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 37.8% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolas Nimptsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolas Nimptsch's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Nimptsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Nimptsch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Nimptsch usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nimptsch usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nimptsch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Nikolas Nimptsch's chess games
All 37 games by Nikolas Nimptsch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Fabrizio Grassi | 1,868 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A00 |
| Aug 2019 | Herbert Mayer | 1,804 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A30 |
| Aug 2019 | Johannes Mueller | 1,760 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B15 |
| Aug 2017 | Nils Otter | 1,759 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B21 |
| Aug 2017 | Aaron Matthes | 1,736 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,735 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,304 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,612 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,427 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolas Nimptsch's chess games?
37 games by Nikolas Nimptsch, from Jul 2017 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 Nikolas Nimptsch has played.
What does Nikolas Nimptsch play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Nikolas Nimptsch opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolas Nimptsch answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Nikolas Nimptsch play as White?
As White, Nikolas Nimptsch's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grob's Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolas Nimptsch play as Black?
As Black, Nikolas Nimptsch most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nikolas Nimptsch's FIDE rating?
Nikolas Nimptsch is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,737 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Nikolas Nimptsch played?
Our database contains 37 games by Nikolas Nimptsch, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolas Nimptsch?
37 games by Nikolas Nimptsch 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.