Prepare against Dirk Niekisch
DEU · World #60,349 classical · FIDE ID 34609075
When preparing against Dirk Niekisch, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Dirk Niekisch, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Niekisch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Niekisch 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 | 1,855 | 1,867 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,872 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 31 | 7 | 29.6% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Niekisch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Niekisch's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 48.1% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 33.3% | 77.8% |
| b4 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Niekisch usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Niekisch usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Niekisch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 77.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Niekisch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Niekisch usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Niekisch usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Dirk Niekisch's chess games
All 54 games by Dirk Niekisch in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 16 wins, 31 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Marcus Kuebler | 1,964 | BL2-Sued 2122 | C41 |
| Apr 1999 | Gunter Meng | 1,809 | Rheinhessen ch-HT1 Open | B00 |
| Apr 1999 | Shaban Loshaj | 1,776 | Rheinhessen ch-HT1 Open | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH Open | 1994 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,371 |
| Rheinhessen ch-HT1 Open | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| Worms RH Open | 1995 | 7 | 4 | – |
| ch-RLPF U15 | 1993 | 7 | 3 | – |
| DVMi U15 | 1995 | 7 | 3 | – |
| ch-SJRH U17 | 1996 | 5 | 3 | – |
| BL2-Sued 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,273 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,701 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Niekisch's chess games?
54 games by Dirk Niekisch, from Sep 2021 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 Dirk Niekisch has played.
What does Dirk Niekisch play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Dirk Niekisch opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.b4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Niekisch answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dirk Niekisch play as White?
As White, Dirk Niekisch's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Niekisch play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Niekisch most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Dirk Niekisch's FIDE rating?
Dirk Niekisch is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Dirk Niekisch played?
Our database contains 54 games by Dirk Niekisch, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 31 draws, 7 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Niekisch?
54 games by Dirk Niekisch 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.