Prepare against Anton Niedermayer
Austria · World #48,889 classical · FIDE ID 1606646
When preparing against Anton Niedermayer, expect 1.c4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 55 games by Anton Niedermayer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Niedermayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Niedermayer 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 | 2,053 | 2,121 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 36.4% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Niedermayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Niedermayer's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 86.2% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Niedermayer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Niedermayer usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Niedermayer usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Niedermayer usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Niedermayer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Anton Niedermayer's chess games
All 55 games by Anton Niedermayer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 17 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Ulrich Link | 2,205 | 10th Wattens Open | D11 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Taschner | 2,015 | Zillertal Open | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Erich Lehner | 1,915 | Zillertal Open | D01 |
| Jan 1996 | Gerhard Wurzer | 1,830 | 11th Wattens Open | B19 |
| Jan 1994 | Rainer Babinetz | 1,815 | 9th Wattens Open | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Wattens Open | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| 12th Seefeld Open | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| 04th Seefeld Open | 1993 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| 10th Wattens Open | 1995 | 8 | 5 | 2,217 |
| 9th Wattens Open | 1994 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| Zillertal Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| 13th Wattens Open | 1998 | 5 | 2 | 1,787 |
| 08th Wattens Open | 1993 | 4 | 1 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Niedermayer's chess games?
55 games by Anton Niedermayer, from Apr 2003 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 Anton Niedermayer has played.
What does Anton Niedermayer play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Anton Niedermayer opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Niedermayer answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Anton Niedermayer play as White?
As White, Anton Niedermayer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Niedermayer play as Black?
As Black, Anton Niedermayer most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Anton Niedermayer's FIDE rating?
Anton Niedermayer is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Anton Niedermayer played?
Our database contains 55 games by Anton Niedermayer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Niedermayer?
55 games by Anton Niedermayer 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.