Prepare against Bruno Nideroest
CHE · World #6,623 classical · FIDE ID 1303520
When preparing against Bruno Nideroest, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Bruno Nideroest, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Nideroest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Nideroest 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 | 2,232 | 2,258 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 20.6% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Nideroest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Nideroest's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 78.9% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Nideroest usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Nideroest usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Nideroest usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nideroest usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Nideroest usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Nideroest usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Bruno Nideroest's chess games
All 34 games by Bruno Nideroest 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: 7 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1994 | Miron Naumovich Sher | 2,520 | ch-SUI Open | A47 |
| Jun 2010 | Hansjuerg Kaenel | 2,332 | chT-SUI | A84 |
| Sep 2004 | Avni Ermeni | 2,258 | chT-SUI | B13 |
| Jan 1989 | Miroslav Mitrovic | 2,250 | 13th Zuerich Open B | C76 |
| Jul 2022 | Peter Ludwig | 2,163 | 55th Biel HTO | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2010 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| chT-SUI 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,000 |
| 55th Biel HTO | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,233 |
| 13th Zuerich Open B | 1989 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,350 |
| ch-SUI Open | 1994 | 1 | 1 | 2,920 |
| 10th Zuerich Open | 1986 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Nideroest's chess games?
34 games by Bruno Nideroest, 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 Bruno Nideroest has played.
What does Bruno Nideroest play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Bruno Nideroest opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Nideroest answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Bruno Nideroest play as White?
As White, Bruno Nideroest's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Nideroest play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Nideroest most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Bruno Nideroest's FIDE rating?
Bruno Nideroest is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Bruno Nideroest played?
Our database contains 34 games by Bruno Nideroest, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Nideroest?
34 games by Bruno Nideroest 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.