Prepare against Nils Delmonico
CHE · World #29,253 classical · FIDE ID 1314475
Our database contains 143 games by Nils Delmonico, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nils Delmonico's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Delmonico 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 | 1,990 | 2,015 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,969 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,961 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 71 | 21 | 51 | 49.7% |
| As White | 75 | 43 | 9 | 23 | 57.3% |
| As Black | 68 | 28 | 12 | 28 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Delmonico's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Delmonico's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 41.3% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 21.3% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 14 | 18.7% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 17.3% | 61.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Delmonico usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Delmonico usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Delmonico usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Delmonico usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Delmonico usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Delmonico usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 52.6% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 23.7% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 18.4% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 35.0% | 78.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Nils Delmonico's chess games
All 143 games by Nils Delmonico in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Aug 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: 71 wins, 21 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Fabio Cesareo | 2,145 | Bois Gentil Open | E60 |
| Feb 2014 | Igor Kupalov | 2,101 | Bois Gentil Open | A10 |
| Feb 2014 | Jose Ruiz | 2,076 | Bois Gentil Open | B26 |
| Jun 2013 | Igor Traub | 2,074 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | D06 |
| Sep 2011 | Hovik Manvelyan | 2,045 | San Francisco TNM Litowsky Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois Gentil Open | 2017 | 27 | 17 | 2,020 |
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,900 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2013 | 16 | 8 | 1,701 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2013 | 15 | 9 | 1,932 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2014 | 14 | 8 | 1,902 |
| Geneve Bois Gentil Open | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 1,829 |
| San Francisco TNM Litowsky Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,971 |
| 8th Adelboden Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Delmonico's chess games?
143 games by Nils Delmonico, from Oct 2006 to Aug 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 Nils Delmonico has played.
What does Nils Delmonico play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Nils Delmonico opens with 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Delmonico answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Nils Delmonico play as White?
As White, Nils Delmonico's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Delmonico play as Black?
As Black, Nils Delmonico most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Nils Delmonico's FIDE rating?
Nils Delmonico is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Nils Delmonico played?
Our database contains 143 games by Nils Delmonico, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 21 draws, 51 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Delmonico?
143 games by Nils Delmonico 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.