Prepare against Nina Gardiner
WFM · ZAF · World #101,070 classical · FIDE ID 14306867
When preparing against Nina Gardiner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Nina Gardiner, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nina Gardiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nina Gardiner 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 | 1,726 | 1,749 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,677 | 1,723 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 34 | 8 | 33 | 45.3% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 18 | 4 | 20 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nina Gardiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nina Gardiner's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Gardiner usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gardiner usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gardiner usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Nina Gardiner's chess games
All 75 games by Nina Gardiner in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 34 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Zeinab Gamal Eldin | 1,768 | ch-Africa U18 Girls | C54 |
| Mar 2016 | Sonia Modi | 1,706 | ch-RSA U16 Girls | D48 |
| Dec 2017 | Heba Elwazzan | 1,595 | ch-Africa U18 Girls | B34 |
| Dec 2017 | Assia Maakni | 1,571 | ch-Africa U18 Girls | D52 |
| Apr 2015 | Michelle Kolver | 1,517 | ch-RSA U16 Girls | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U16 Girls | 2016 | 19 | 14 | 1,529 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,330 |
| ch-RSA U18 Girls | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,368 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,446 |
| Johannesburg Africa Open w | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,614 |
| chT-RSA U16 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,376 |
| ch-Africa U18 Girls | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 1,843 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Ladies | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,423 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nina Gardiner's chess games?
75 games by Nina Gardiner, from Nov 2013 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 Nina Gardiner has played.
What does Nina Gardiner play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Nina Gardiner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nina Gardiner answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nina Gardiner play as White?
As White, Nina Gardiner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nina Gardiner play as Black?
As Black, Nina Gardiner most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Nina Gardiner's FIDE rating?
Nina Gardiner is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,677 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nina Gardiner played?
Our database contains 75 games by Nina Gardiner, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nina Gardiner?
75 games by Nina Gardiner 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.