Prepare against Hannes Niedermair
Austria · World #44,616 classical · FIDE ID 1611127
When preparing against Hannes Niedermair, expect 1.Nf3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (62%).
Our database contains 83 games by Hannes Niedermair, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hannes Niedermair's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannes Niedermair 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 | 1,915 | 2,094 | Jul 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,962 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 16 | 25 | 42 | 19.3% |
| As White | 42 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 7 | 10 | 24 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannes Niedermair's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannes Niedermair's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 54.8% | 45.7% |
| f4 | 8 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 14.3% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 7.1% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Niedermair usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Niedermair usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Niedermair usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 19% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Niedermair usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Niedermair usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Niedermair usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 66.7% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Hannes Niedermair's chess games
All 83 games by Hannes Niedermair 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: 16 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Hagen Oettinger | 2,151 | 10th Seefeld Open | A05 |
| Sep 1999 | Reinhard Gruener | 2,135 | 10th Seefeld Open | B08 |
| Nov 2015 | Michael Herrmann | 2,103 | chT2W-AUT 1516 | A07 |
| Dec 2004 | Arnold Endthaler | 2,088 | chT2W-AUT 0405 | B07 |
| Jan 2014 | Reinhard Kuntner | 1,953 | chT2W-AUT 1314 | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Seefeld Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| 11th Seefeld Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 10th Seefeld Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,903 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| 08th Donau Open B | 1999 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| chT2W-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,866 |
| chT2W-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannes Niedermair's chess games?
83 games by Hannes Niedermair, 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 Hannes Niedermair has played.
What does Hannes Niedermair play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Hannes Niedermair opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.f4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannes Niedermair answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Hannes Niedermair play as White?
As White, Hannes Niedermair's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannes Niedermair play as Black?
As Black, Hannes Niedermair most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Hannes Niedermair's FIDE rating?
Hannes Niedermair is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Hannes Niedermair played?
Our database contains 83 games by Hannes Niedermair, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses (19.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannes Niedermair?
83 games by Hannes Niedermair 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.