Prepare against Frank Niehaus
DEU · World #12,896 classical · FIDE ID 24600490
Our database contains 631 games by Frank Niehaus, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Niehaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Niehaus 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 | 2,130 | 2,255 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,184 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 631 | 262 | 228 | 141 | 41.5% |
| As White | 323 | 147 | 122 | 54 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 308 | 115 | 106 | 87 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Niehaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Niehaus's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 282 | 87.3% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 25 | 7.7% | 68.0% |
| f4 | 15 | 4.6% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Niehaus usually continues Nf3 (69.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Niehaus usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Niehaus usually continues d4 (57.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Niehaus usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Niehaus usually continues Bg5 (70.0% score)
- …b5 (4% of these games) — Niehaus usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 70.5% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 26 | 20.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 8.5% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 89.9% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Frank Niehaus's chess games
All 631 games by Frank Niehaus in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 262 wins, 228 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 46 | 26/10/10 | 56.5% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 14/3/5 | 63.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 44 | 26/12/6 | 59.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 12/9/8 | 41.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Atila Gajo Figura | 2,406 | Berlin Kreuzberg Open 11th | B56 |
| Dec 2006 | Alexander Belezky | 2,390 | 30th Zuerich Open A | A04 |
| Apr 2022 | Raphael Lagunow | 2,389 | ch-Berlin | D00 |
| Mar 2005 | Ulf Von Herman | 2,371 | Berlin Open 03 | B33 |
| Jul 2006 | Sebastian Schmidt Schaeffer | 2,370 | Berlin Open 07 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2024 | 56 | 35.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-Berlin | 2023 | 52 | 24.5 | 2,193 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 28 | 19.5 | 2,261 |
| Berlin Open 07 | 2009 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,146 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2016 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,274 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9192 | 1992 | 11 | 9.5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord O 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,305 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Niehaus's chess games?
631 games by Frank Niehaus, from Apr 2004 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 Frank Niehaus has played.
What does Frank Niehaus play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Frank Niehaus opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Niehaus answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Frank Niehaus play as White?
As White, Frank Niehaus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 63.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Niehaus play as Black?
As Black, Frank Niehaus most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (44 games, 59.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (29 games, 41.4% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 308 games.
What is Frank Niehaus's FIDE rating?
Frank Niehaus is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Frank Niehaus played?
Our database contains 631 games by Frank Niehaus, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 228 draws, 141 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Niehaus?
631 games by Frank Niehaus 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.