Prepare against Nikolas Schenk-Pogan
FM · CHE · World #8,670 classical · FIDE ID 24673579
When preparing against Nikolas Schenk-Pogan, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 401 games by Nikolas Schenk-Pogan, covering Apr 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nikolas Schenk-Pogan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolas Schenk-Pogan 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 | 2,193 | 2,323 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,232 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,315 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 401 | 155 | 159 | 87 | 38.7% |
| As White | 200 | 86 | 88 | 26 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 201 | 69 | 71 | 61 | 34.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 1,523 rated games against 1,224 different opponents, across 304 events in 19 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,186 | 508 | 423 | 255 | 42.8% | 2,127 | 2,207 | 26 |
| Rapid | 94 | 47 | 21 | 26 | 50.0% | 2,120 | 2,206 | 9 |
| Blitz | 168 | 92 | 33 | 43 | 54.8% | 2,147 | 2,257 | 16 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 499 | 77 | 210 | 212 | 15.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 949 | 559 | 262 | 128 | 58.9% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs GM · 23 vs IM · 66 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 2 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
14 tournament wins from 151 events, 7 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2,077 | 2,234 |
| 2025 | 70 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 2,120 | 2,160 |
| 2024 | 72 | 40 | 19 | 13 | 2,019 | 2,169 |
| 2023 | 41 | 7 | 24 | 10 | 2,218 | 2,198 |
| 2022 | 68 | 29 | 29 | 10 | 2,121 | 2,221 |
| 2021 | 54 | 30 | 17 | 7 | 1,989 | 2,155 |
| 2020 | 32 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 2,144 | 2,194 |
| 2019 | 210 | 105 | 47 | 58 | 2,117 | 2,205 |
| 2018 | 204 | 96 | 58 | 50 | 2,165 | 2,249 |
| 2017 | 86 | 41 | 22 | 23 | 2,163 | 2,247 |
| 2016 | 83 | 39 | 25 | 19 | 2,165 | 2,261 |
| 2015 | 36 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 2,132 | 2,232 |
| 2014 | 52 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 2,199 | 2,279 |
| 2013 | 83 | 39 | 33 | 11 | 2,158 | 2,295 |
| 2012 | 88 | 31 | 40 | 17 | 2,159 | 2,221 |
| 2011 | 39 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 2,161 | 2,181 |
| 2010 | 80 | 34 | 27 | 19 | 2,124 | 2,202 |
| 2009 | 89 | 32 | 34 | 23 | 2,106 | 2,135 |
| 2008 | 74 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 2,056 | 2,093 |
| 2007 | 39 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 1,972 | 1,986 |
Where Nikolas Schenk-Pogan has played
Germany (158) · Switzerland (71) · Austria (24) · Czechia (11) · France (11) · Luxembourg (9) · Netherlands (3) · Estonia (2) · Greece (2) · Italy (2) · North Macedonia (2) · Serbia (2) · Croatia (1) · Spain (1) · Hungary (1) · Iceland (1) · Latvia (1) · Poland (1) · Portugal (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolas Schenk-Pogan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolas Schenk-Pogan's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 45.0% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 25.0% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 43 | 21.5% | 69.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 7.0% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Schenk-Pogan usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Schenk-Pogan usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Schenk-Pogan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schenk-Pogan usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schenk-Pogan usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Schenk-Pogan usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 55 | 55.0% | 49.1% |
| d6 | 39 | 39.0% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 64.2% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 15 | 22.4% | 36.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 10.4% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Nikolas Schenk-Pogan's chess games
All 401 games by Nikolas Schenk-Pogan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Oct 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: 155 wins, 159 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 30 | 13/12/5 | 43.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/9/0 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 37 | 15/14/8 | 40.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,552 | 22nd Stuttgart Open | E11 |
| Apr 2014 | Ivajlo Enchev | 2,443 | 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | A34 |
| Mar 2015 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,434 | chT-AUT2W 1415 | A36 |
| Jul 2022 | Gabriel Gaehwiler | 2,420 | ch-SUI 121st | A50 |
| Apr 2014 | Daniel Malek | 2,376 | 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2011 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2017 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,158 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2019 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,166 |
| 28th Krakow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,141 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,298 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,084 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolas Schenk-Pogan's chess games?
401 games by Nikolas Schenk-Pogan, from Apr 2007 to Oct 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 Schenk-Pogan has played.
What does Nikolas Schenk-Pogan play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Nikolas Schenk-Pogan opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolas Schenk-Pogan answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Nikolas Schenk-Pogan play as White?
As White, Nikolas Schenk-Pogan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolas Schenk-Pogan play as Black?
As Black, Nikolas Schenk-Pogan most often plays: Philidor (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Nikolas Schenk-Pogan's FIDE rating?
Nikolas Schenk-Pogan is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Nikolas Schenk-Pogan played?
Our database contains 401 games by Nikolas Schenk-Pogan, covering Apr 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 159 draws, 87 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolas Schenk-Pogan?
401 games by Nikolas Schenk-Pogan 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.