Prepare against Gerd Niebuhr
DEU · World #47,540 classical · FIDE ID 24616443
Our database contains 319 games by Gerd Niebuhr, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Niebuhr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Niebuhr 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 | 1,903 | 2,086 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 71 | 185 | 63 | 22.3% |
| As White | 162 | 39 | 101 | 22 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 157 | 32 | 84 | 41 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Niebuhr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Niebuhr's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 99.4% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Niebuhr usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Niebuhr usually continues c4 (71.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Niebuhr usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Niebuhr usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 98.4% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Gerd Niebuhr's chess games
All 319 games by Gerd Niebuhr in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 71 wins, 185 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 31 | 8/21/2 | 25.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 30 | 13/13/4 | 43.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 3/12/6 | 14.3% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 14 | 0/8/6 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Alfred Weigelt | 2,057 | 14th chT-GER Seniors | D03 |
| Dec 2017 | Juergen Wiemer | 2,045 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D38 |
| May 2019 | Reinhard Walther | 2,042 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | A45 |
| Apr 2012 | Helmut Schumacher | 2,041 | 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D48 |
| Jul 2026 | Tim R Spanton | 2,039 | 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 28 | 10 | 1,979 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,868 |
| 41st ch-Niedersachsen Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 1,988 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,962 |
| 10th chT-EU Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,837 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Niebuhr's chess games?
319 games by Gerd Niebuhr, from Jan 2005 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 Gerd Niebuhr has played.
What does Gerd Niebuhr play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Gerd Niebuhr opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Niebuhr answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerd Niebuhr play as White?
As White, Gerd Niebuhr's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Niebuhr play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Niebuhr most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (14 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Gerd Niebuhr's FIDE rating?
Gerd Niebuhr is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (May 2010).
How many games has Gerd Niebuhr played?
Our database contains 319 games by Gerd Niebuhr, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 185 draws, 63 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Niebuhr?
319 games by Gerd Niebuhr 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.