Prepare against Tony Niccoli
United Kingdom · World #23,305 classical · FIDE ID 432946
When preparing against Tony Niccoli, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 64 games by Tony Niccoli, covering Mar 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tony Niccoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony Niccoli 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 | 2,031 | 2,064 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,101 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 2,112 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 23 | 11 | 30 | 35.9% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 32.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 363 rated games against 274 different opponents, across 57 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 83 | 37 | 13 | 33 | 44.6% | 2,032 | 2,021 | 5 |
| Rapid | 96 | 49 | 15 | 32 | 51.0% | 1,971 | 2,080 | 7 |
| Blitz | 114 | 74 | 12 | 28 | 64.9% | 1,978 | 2,088 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 93 | 22 | 17 | 54 | 23.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 146 | 92 | 18 | 36 | 63.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 4 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 45 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1,943 | 2,016 |
| 2022 | 33 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1,737 | 1,785 |
| 2019 | 27 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 1,951 | 2,051 |
| 2018 | 36 | 23 | 3 | 10 | 1,958 | 2,095 |
| 2017 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1,976 | 1,900 |
| 2016 | 53 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 2,040 | 2,079 |
| 2015 | 83 | 44 | 12 | 27 | 2,031 | 2,062 |
| 2014 | 92 | 47 | 16 | 29 | 2,105 | 1,938 |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,993 | 2,193 |
Where Tony Niccoli has played
England (49) · Estonia (2) · France (2) · Poland (2) · Croatia (1) · Spain (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tony Niccoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tony Niccoli's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Niccoli usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Niccoli usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Niccoli usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Niccoli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Tony Niccoli's chess games
All 64 games by Tony Niccoli in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - Oct 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Peter G Large | 2,211 | Chess on the Thames | B52 |
| Sep 2026 | Charles M Linford | 2,141 | Pall Mall FIDE Congress 4th-6th September 2026 - Open | B40 |
| May 2019 | Clive A Frostick | 2,121 | chT-BCF 3S 1819 (4NCL) Promotion pool | C28 |
| Feb 2016 | Samuel A Milson | 2,102 | chT2a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | C54 |
| Sep 2026 | Rock Yu | 2,068 | Chess on the Thames | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,762 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,054 |
| 90th Hastings Masters Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,193 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| Pall Mall FIDE Congress 4th-6th September 2026 - Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,164 |
| Chess on the Thames | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,090 |
| chT3Sa-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 2,180 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony Niccoli's chess games?
64 games by Tony Niccoli, from Mar 2014 to Oct 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 Tony Niccoli has played.
What does Tony Niccoli play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Tony Niccoli opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony Niccoli answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tony Niccoli play as White?
As White, Tony Niccoli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony Niccoli play as Black?
As Black, Tony Niccoli most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Tony Niccoli's FIDE rating?
Tony Niccoli is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Tony Niccoli played?
Our database contains 64 games by Tony Niccoli, covering Mar 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony Niccoli?
64 games by Tony Niccoli 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.