Prepare against Olaf Nazarenus
CHE · World #23,921 classical · FIDE ID 4624068
Our database contains 237 games by Olaf Nazarenus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Nazarenus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Nazarenus 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 | 2,026 | 2,154 | Jul 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,082 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 58 | 57 | 122 | 24.5% |
| As White | 119 | 29 | 29 | 61 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 118 | 29 | 28 | 61 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Nazarenus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Nazarenus's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 48 | 40.3% | 42.7% |
| e4 | 44 | 37.0% | 35.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 12.6% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.9% | 21.4% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| a4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 42.7% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nazarenus usually continues b3 (45.8% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Nazarenus usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Nazarenus usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 35.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nazarenus usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Nazarenus usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nazarenus usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 92.2% | 44.1% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 40.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 21.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 18.9% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 16.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Olaf Nazarenus's chess games
All 237 games by Olaf Nazarenus 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: 58 wins, 57 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Evarth Dr. Kahn | 2,400 | Budapest FS03 IM-A | A31 |
| Jan 1995 | Sandor Farago | 2,360 | Budapest FS03 IM-A | B78 |
| Jul 2018 | Cheng Hong Goh | 2,323 | WchT Seniors 50 | B27 |
| Aug 2002 | Maxim Chetverik | 2,316 | Budapest FS08 IM-B | D30 |
| Jan 1996 | Julia Horvath | 2,305 | Budapest FS04 IM | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RLPF | 1993 | 18 | 9 | 2,218 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 2005 | 12 | 3 | 2,057 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-B | 2002 | 11 | 2 | 2,040 |
| ch-RLP | 1995 | 11 | 3 | 2,079 |
| ch-Eisenberg RLP | 1998 | 11 | 3 | 2,068 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-A | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-A | 2009 | 10 | 2 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Nazarenus's chess games?
237 games by Olaf Nazarenus, 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 Olaf Nazarenus has played.
What does Olaf Nazarenus play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Olaf Nazarenus opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Nazarenus answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Olaf Nazarenus play as White?
As White, Olaf Nazarenus's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Nazarenus play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Nazarenus most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Olaf Nazarenus's FIDE rating?
Olaf Nazarenus is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Olaf Nazarenus played?
Our database contains 237 games by Olaf Nazarenus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 57 draws, 122 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Nazarenus?
237 games by Olaf Nazarenus 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.