Prepare against Nikolas Wachinger
IM · DEU · World #1,155 classical · FIDE ID 12962791
Our database contains 697 games by Nikolas Wachinger, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolas Wachinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolas Wachinger 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 | 2,438 | 2,456 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,379 | 2,402 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,398 | 2,403 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 697 | 272 | 244 | 181 | 39.0% |
| As White | 357 | 148 | 131 | 78 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 340 | 124 | 113 | 103 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolas Wachinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolas Wachinger's side.
First moves as White (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 263 | 73.7% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 70 | 19.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 20 | 5.6% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues Nf3 (56.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 92.4% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.1% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.9% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 95.5% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Nikolas Wachinger's chess games
All 697 games by Nikolas Wachinger in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 272 wins, 244 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/10/3 | 45.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75 | 27/25/23 | 36.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Nils Grandelius | 2,689 | 38th EU-Cup | C70 |
| Mar 2021 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,598 | EU-Cup Online Gr-C | C64 |
| Mar 2022 | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | 2,590 | 22nd ch-EU | C60 |
| Oct 2020 | Alexandr Fier | 2,562 | Bremen CD Meyer Memorial | E51 |
| Sep 2025 | R Dautov | 2,552 | Bundesliga 2025-26 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 69 | 38 | 2,359 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 28 | 23 | 2,363 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,190 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2019 | 18 | 13 | 2,345 |
| Wch U16 | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,181 |
| Lueneburg GM | 2019 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2021 | 16 | 10 | 2,339 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2024 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolas Wachinger's chess games?
697 games by Nikolas Wachinger, from Aug 2015 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 Wachinger has played.
What does Nikolas Wachinger play on the first move as White?
Across 357 games with White in our database, Nikolas Wachinger opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolas Wachinger answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Nikolas Wachinger play as White?
As White, Nikolas Wachinger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 357 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolas Wachinger play as Black?
As Black, Nikolas Wachinger most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (75 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 340 games.
What is Nikolas Wachinger's FIDE rating?
Nikolas Wachinger is currently rated 2,438 in classical chess, 2,379 in rapid and 2,398 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,456 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Nikolas Wachinger played?
Our database contains 697 games by Nikolas Wachinger, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 244 draws, 181 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolas Wachinger?
697 games by Nikolas Wachinger 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.