Prepare against Nils Werthmann
DEU · World #22,445 classical · FIDE ID 1270257
Our database contains 66 games by Nils Werthmann, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nils Werthmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Werthmann 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 | 2,037 | 2,067 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,024 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,115 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 27 | 18 | 21 | 40.9% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Werthmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Werthmann's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 58.8% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 26.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Werthmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Werthmann usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Werthmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Werthmann usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Werthmann usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Werthmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 85.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Nils Werthmann's chess games
All 66 games by Nils Werthmann in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 27 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Bernd Schlueter | 2,004 | 35th Potsdam Christmas | D60 |
| Dec 2017 | Daniel Stein | 1,960 | chT-GER U20 | C29 |
| Dec 2015 | David Austrup | 1,915 | chT-GER U20 | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | Roman Bilek | 1,888 | Prague Holiday K22 | A00 |
| Dec 2014 | Isabel Steimbach | 1,887 | chT-GER U20 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,035 |
| chT-GER North U16 | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 1,632 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,133 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,719 |
| 35th Potsdam Christmas | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,833 |
| 34th Potsdam Christmas | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,493 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,891 |
| Prague Holiday K22 | 2016 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Werthmann's chess games?
66 games by Nils Werthmann, from Sep 2010 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 Werthmann has played.
What does Nils Werthmann play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Nils Werthmann opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.Nc3 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Werthmann answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Nils Werthmann play as White?
As White, Nils Werthmann's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Werthmann play as Black?
As Black, Nils Werthmann most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Nils Werthmann's FIDE rating?
Nils Werthmann is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (May 2026).
How many games has Nils Werthmann played?
Our database contains 66 games by Nils Werthmann, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Werthmann?
66 games by Nils Werthmann 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.