Prepare against Rastislav Nikel
Slovakia · World #24,622 classical · FIDE ID 14904861
When preparing against Rastislav Nikel, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 50.0% over 32 games.
Our database contains 251 games by Rastislav Nikel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rastislav Nikel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rastislav Nikel 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 | 2,021 | 2,082 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 2,018 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 2,087 | Jul 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 97 | 65 | 89 | 38.6% |
| As White | 125 | 46 | 31 | 48 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 126 | 51 | 34 | 41 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rastislav Nikel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rastislav Nikel's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 59.2% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 48 | 38.4% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nikel usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nikel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nikel usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Nikel usually continues c4 (40.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nikel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Nikel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 41.7% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 24 | 40.0% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.7% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 22 | 57.9% | 61.4% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 34.2% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Rastislav Nikel's chess games
All 251 games by Rastislav Nikel 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: 97 wins, 65 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 32 | 16/10/6 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Norbert Zambor | 2,272 | ch-SVK Amateurs | A42 |
| Mar 2021 | Thomas Bjorklund | 2,174 | EU-Cup Online Gr-B | A04 |
| Oct 2010 | Jozef Baranek | 2,163 | chT2B-SVK 10/11 | B28 |
| May 2015 | Martin Hagara | 2,155 | ch-SVK Amateurs | A40 |
| Mar 2013 | Jan Obona | 2,147 | chT1W-SVK 1213 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 2,083 |
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 9 | 2,222 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 1,751 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,001 |
| chT1W-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,171 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rastislav Nikel's chess games?
251 games by Rastislav Nikel, 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 Rastislav Nikel has played.
What does Rastislav Nikel play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Rastislav Nikel opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rastislav Nikel answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Rastislav Nikel play as White?
As White, Rastislav Nikel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rastislav Nikel play as Black?
As Black, Rastislav Nikel most often plays: Dutch Defense (32 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Rastislav Nikel's FIDE rating?
Rastislav Nikel is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Rastislav Nikel played?
Our database contains 251 games by Rastislav Nikel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 65 draws, 89 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rastislav Nikel?
251 games by Rastislav Nikel 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.