Prepare against Nils Enke
DEU · World #73,515 classical · FIDE ID 12928844
When preparing against Nils Enke, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Nils Enke, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils Enke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Enke 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 | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Enke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Enke's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 78.6% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 72.7% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Enke usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Enke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Enke usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Enke usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Enke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Nils Enke's chess games
All 30 games by Nils Enke in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Klaus Schumacher | 1,843 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | D02 |
| Jul 2011 | Simone Buecker | 1,658 | Hamburg St Pauli Open B | B01 |
| Jul 2011 | Johannes Kalauch | 1,256 | Hamburg St Pauli Open B | B34 |
| Jan 2013 | Niklas Brinkers | 1,220 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | B78 |
| Jan 2013 | Artur Kueck | 1,163 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open B | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,470 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,466 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,652 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Enke's chess games?
30 games by Nils Enke, from Sep 2011 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 Nils Enke has played.
What does Nils Enke play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nils Enke opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Enke answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games).
What openings does Nils Enke play as White?
As White, Nils Enke's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Enke play as Black?
As Black, Nils Enke most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Nils Enke's FIDE rating?
Nils Enke is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nils Enke played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nils Enke, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Enke?
30 games by Nils Enke 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.