Prepare against Nimrod Pais
Hungary · World #54,483 classical · FIDE ID 715824
When preparing against Nimrod Pais, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Nimrod Pais, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nimrod Pais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nimrod Pais 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 | 1,875 | 2,185 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,992 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 73 | 122 | 63 | 28.3% |
| As White | 139 | 45 | 67 | 27 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 119 | 28 | 55 | 36 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nimrod Pais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nimrod Pais's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 79.1% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 25 | 18.0% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Pais usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Pais usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Pais usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Pais usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pais usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Pais usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 54.4% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 17.5% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 10.5% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 65.9% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 25.0% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Nimrod Pais's chess games
All 258 games by Nimrod Pais in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 73 wins, 122 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 14/18/9 | 34.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Janos Gallai | 2,300 | chT2-HUN 9293 | E61 |
| Jan 1994 | Jozsef Sandor | 2,290 | chT2-HUN 9394 | C41 |
| Jan 1996 | Istvan Bugyinszki | 2,285 | chT3-HUN | D05 |
| Jan 1994 | Nikoletta Lakos | 2,260 | chT2-HUN 9394 | B07 |
| Feb 1999 | Endre Salanki | 2,222 | chT3-HUN 9899 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Fejer County | 2016 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,972 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,088 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,193 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,306 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,928 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nimrod Pais's chess games?
258 games by Nimrod Pais, from Apr 2003 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 Nimrod Pais has played.
What does Nimrod Pais play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Nimrod Pais opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nimrod Pais answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nimrod Pais play as White?
As White, Nimrod Pais's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nimrod Pais play as Black?
As Black, Nimrod Pais most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Nimrod Pais's FIDE rating?
Nimrod Pais is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Nimrod Pais played?
Our database contains 258 games by Nimrod Pais, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 122 draws, 63 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nimrod Pais?
258 games by Nimrod Pais 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.