Prepare against Nils Espig
DEU · World #68,997 classical · FIDE ID 16236980
When preparing against Nils Espig, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 97 games by Nils Espig, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils Espig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Espig 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 | 1,825 | 1,855 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,750 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 44 | 16 | 37 | 45.4% |
| As White | 48 | 23 | 8 | 17 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 49 | 21 | 8 | 20 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Espig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Espig's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Espig usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Espig usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Espig usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 95.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 89.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Nils Espig's chess games
All 97 games by Nils Espig in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 44 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Werner Decker | 2,258 | 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | A47 |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Braeutigam | 1,941 | chT-GER U14 | B90 |
| Jun 2020 | Calvin Wolff | 1,859 | GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | B23 |
| May 2020 | Linus Rohm | 1,741 | GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | C01 |
| May 2020 | Madiha Fock | 1,662 | GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U12 | 2021 | 14 | 9 | 1,520 |
| GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,514 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1,422 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,654 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,701 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,599 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,723 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Espig's chess games?
97 games by Nils Espig, from Sep 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 Nils Espig has played.
What does Nils Espig play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Nils Espig opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Espig answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Nils Espig play as White?
As White, Nils Espig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Espig play as Black?
As Black, Nils Espig most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Nils Espig's FIDE rating?
Nils Espig is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (May 2026).
How many games has Nils Espig played?
Our database contains 97 games by Nils Espig, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Espig?
97 games by Nils Espig 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.