Prepare against Nils Fenske
DEU · World #47,394 classical · FIDE ID 16272323
When preparing against Nils Fenske, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Nils Fenske, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils Fenske's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Fenske 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 | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,882 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,914 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Fenske's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Fenske's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Fenske usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Fenske usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Fenske usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Fenske usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Fenske usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Nils Fenske's chess games
All 32 games by Nils Fenske in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U15 Girls | 1997 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,965 |
| Regensburg Open | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,742 |
| Landesliga Sued 9495 | 1995 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Landesliga Sued 9596 | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1,720 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Fenske's chess games?
32 games by Nils Fenske, from Dec 2018 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 Fenske has played.
What does Nils Fenske play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Nils Fenske opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Fenske answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Nils Fenske play as White?
As White, Nils Fenske's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Fenske play as Black?
As Black, Nils Fenske most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nils Fenske's FIDE rating?
Nils Fenske is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nils Fenske played?
Our database contains 32 games by Nils Fenske, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Fenske?
32 games by Nils Fenske 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.