Prepare against Tristan Nicolas
France · World #35,473 classical · FIDE ID 681040
When preparing against Tristan Nicolas, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 47 games by Tristan Nicolas, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tristan Nicolas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tristan Nicolas 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 | 1,956 | 1,980 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 44.7% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tristan Nicolas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tristan Nicolas's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Tristan Nicolas's chess games
All 47 games by Tristan Nicolas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Jean-Francois Jolly | 2,310 | 12th Fouesnant Open | A24 |
| Nov 2006 | Alain Baugin | 2,110 | 12th Fouesnant Open | E42 |
| Apr 2006 | Kevin Coustance | 2,059 | ch-FRA U14 | A57 |
| Apr 2007 | Alexandre Gabard | 2,041 | ch-FRA U16 | B22 |
| Nov 2006 | Pedro Algaba | 2,004 | 12th Fouesnant Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Fouesnant Open | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-Bretagne U14 | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| 14th Fouesnant Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
| ch-Bretagne U16 | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| 11th Fouesnant Open | 2005 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,885 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,833 |
| French Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tristan Nicolas's chess games?
47 games by Tristan Nicolas, from Jul 2006 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 Tristan Nicolas has played.
What does Tristan Nicolas play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Tristan Nicolas opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tristan Nicolas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Tristan Nicolas play as White?
As White, Tristan Nicolas's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tristan Nicolas play as Black?
As Black, Tristan Nicolas most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Tristan Nicolas's FIDE rating?
Tristan Nicolas is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Tristan Nicolas played?
Our database contains 47 games by Tristan Nicolas, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tristan Nicolas?
47 games by Tristan Nicolas 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.