Prepare against Patrick Nestler
Luxembourg · World #47,576 classical · FIDE ID 4001141
When preparing against Patrick Nestler, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Patrick Nestler, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Nestler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Nestler 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 | 1,903 | 2,022 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 44.4% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Nestler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Nestler's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Nestler usually continues c3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nestler usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Nestler usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Patrick Nestler's chess games
All 45 games by Patrick Nestler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Paul Corbin | 2,068 | ch-Luxembourg | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Jean-Paul Goerens | 2,040 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | D05 |
| Apr 2000 | Gaston Spartz | 1,940 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | B06 |
| Oct 2012 | Mathias Mueller | 1,938 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | D02 |
| Oct 2000 | Dzelal Kalabic | 1,924 | chT-Luxembourg 0001 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 1,930 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9798 | 1998 | 3 | 2 | 2,063 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 2 | 2,311 |
| chT-Luxembourg 0001 | 2000 | 1 | 1 | 2,324 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Nestler's chess games?
45 games by Patrick Nestler, from Jul 2006 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 Patrick Nestler has played.
What does Patrick Nestler play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Patrick Nestler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Nestler answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Patrick Nestler play as White?
As White, Patrick Nestler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Nestler play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Nestler most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Patrick Nestler's FIDE rating?
Patrick Nestler is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Patrick Nestler played?
Our database contains 45 games by Patrick Nestler, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Nestler?
45 games by Patrick Nestler 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.