Prepare against Nils Winterstein
DEU · World #67,685 classical · FIDE ID 34617922
When preparing against Nils Winterstein, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 30 games by Nils Winterstein, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nils Winterstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Winterstein 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 | 1,831 | 1,831 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,814 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 79 rated games against 74 different opponents, across 11 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 33 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 27.3% | 1,818 | 1,804 | 11 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 44.4% | 2,041 | 1,908 | 2 |
| Blitz | 35 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 42.9% | 1,838 | 1,767 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 39 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 20.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 50.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1,888 | 2,021 |
| 2025 | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 1,922 | 1,765 |
| 2024 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 1,790 | 1,773 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,889 | 1,809 |
| 2022 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1,690 | 1,640 |
Where Nils Winterstein has played
Germany (10) · Norway (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Winterstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Winterstein's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 35.7% | 80.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Winterstein usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Winterstein usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Winterstein usually continues Be2 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Winterstein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Winterstein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Winterstein usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Nils Winterstein's chess games
All 30 games by Nils Winterstein in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Michael Diesenhof | 2,017 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | D78 |
| Nov 2025 | Gregory Greiner | 1,977 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | D94 |
| Nov 2025 | Daniel Lichtmannecker | 1,975 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | A49 |
| Jan 2026 | Gerhard Reitz | 1,960 | LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | C47 |
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandrs Fize | 1,763 | LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,924 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,516 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Winterstein's chess games?
30 games by Nils Winterstein, from Dec 2022 to Nov 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 Winterstein has played.
What does Nils Winterstein play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nils Winterstein opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.a3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Winterstein answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...a6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...a6 (29% of games).
What openings does Nils Winterstein play as White?
As White, Nils Winterstein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Winterstein play as Black?
As Black, Nils Winterstein most often plays: King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Nils Winterstein's FIDE rating?
Nils Winterstein is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Nils Winterstein played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nils Winterstein, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Winterstein?
30 games by Nils Winterstein 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.