Prepare against Tim Nicolai
DEU · World #18,713 classical · FIDE ID 12964930
Our database contains 62 games by Tim Nicolai, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim Nicolai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Nicolai 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 | 2,069 | 2,069 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 1,992 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,011 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 19 | 15 | 28 | 30.6% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Nicolai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Nicolai's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 93.3% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nicolai usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Nicolai usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nicolai usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nicolai usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nicolai usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Tim Nicolai's chess games
All 62 games by Tim Nicolai in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Thomas Heiling | 2,191 | Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | C11 |
| Jul 2021 | Andrey Cherny | 2,188 | Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | A26 |
| Sep 2022 | Robert Kvak | 2,137 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | B23 |
| Dec 2015 | Murat Diyap | 2,135 | chT-GER U20 | C12 |
| Feb 2023 | Juergen Albrecht | 2,114 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,619 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,983 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,943 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Nicolai's chess games?
62 games by Tim Nicolai, from Feb 2014 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 Tim Nicolai has played.
What does Tim Nicolai play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Tim Nicolai opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Nicolai answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Tim Nicolai play as White?
As White, Tim Nicolai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Nicolai play as Black?
As Black, Tim Nicolai most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Tim Nicolai's FIDE rating?
Tim Nicolai is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tim Nicolai played?
Our database contains 62 games by Tim Nicolai, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Nicolai?
62 games by Tim Nicolai 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.