Prepare against Pascal Nied
DEU · World #7,249 classical · FIDE ID 16260597
When preparing against Pascal Nied, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 121 games by Pascal Nied, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Nied's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Nied 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 | 2,220 | 2,245 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,189 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,151 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 27.3% |
| As White | 58 | 17 | 24 | 17 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 63 | 16 | 16 | 31 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Nied's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Nied's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nied usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nied usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Nied usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 33.3% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 81.8% | 30.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
Pascal Nied's chess games
All 121 games by Pascal Nied in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Jul 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: 33 wins, 40 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Hannes Rau | 2,445 | Oberliga Baden 2223 | D35 |
| May 2023 | Jeremy Hommer | 2,313 | ch-GER U18 | C50 |
| Oct 2023 | Ulrich Schulze | 2,308 | Oberliga Baden 2324 | D36 |
| May 2023 | Dominik Laux | 2,297 | ch-GER U18 | C54 |
| Jun 2022 | Lukas Schimnatkowski | 2,206 | ch-GER Youth-A | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,077 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,305 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,895 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,159 |
| Oberliga Baden 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,152 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,166 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
Interactive opening tree from all 121 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Nied's chess games?
121 games by Pascal Nied, from Jun 2018 to Jul 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 Pascal Nied has played.
What does Pascal Nied play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Pascal Nied opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Nied answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Pascal Nied play as White?
As White, Pascal Nied's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Nied play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Nied most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Pascal Nied's FIDE rating?
Pascal Nied is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Pascal Nied played?
Our database contains 121 games by Pascal Nied, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 40 draws, 48 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Nied?
121 games by Pascal Nied 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.