Prepare against Harald Niederstaetter
Italy · World #58,007 classical · FIDE ID 805874
When preparing against Harald Niederstaetter, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (27%).
Our database contains 51 games by Harald Niederstaetter, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Harald Niederstaetter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Niederstaetter 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 | 1,863 | 2,111 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,902 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 19.6% |
| As White | 27 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 18.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 20.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 230 rated games against 214 different opponents, across 35 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 221 | 69 | 74 | 78 | 31.2% | 1,939 | 1,908 | 8 |
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 55.6% | – | – | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 94 | 10 | 25 | 59 | 10.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 118 | 52 | 47 | 19 | 44.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1,771 | 1,931 |
| 2025 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 1,918 | 1,871 |
| 2024 | 43 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 1,794 | 1,794 |
| 2023 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1,973 | 1,848 |
| 2022 | 31 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 1,902 | 1,902 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,793 | 1,713 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2,094 | 2,094 |
| 2018 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2,057 | 1,841 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2,090 | 1,930 |
| 2016 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 2,003 | 1,927 |
| 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,979 | 2,112 |
| 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,004 | 2,054 |
| 2013 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2,065 | 2,065 |
| 2012 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1,955 | 2,044 |
| 2009 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1,917 | 1,817 |
| 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,032 | 1,975 |
| 2007 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2,159 | 2,026 |
Where Harald Niederstaetter has played
Italy (27) · Austria (8)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Niederstaetter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Niederstaetter's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 96.3% | 28.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 28.8% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Niederstaetter usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Niederstaetter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Niederstaetter usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Niederstaetter usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Harald Niederstaetter's chess games
All 51 games by Harald Niederstaetter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Matteo Zoldan | 2,133 | 4th Caldaro Open | A45 |
| Oct 2016 | Stefan Engl | 2,034 | 1st Caldaro Puntay Open A | A80 |
| Oct 2019 | Bruno Trangoni | 1,933 | 4th Caldaro Open | A46 |
| Oct 2025 | Daniel Heppt | 1,835 | 8th Kaltern-Trophy | D04 |
| Oct 2022 | Andrea Bisaro | 1,819 | Kaltern Open 5th | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Caldaro Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
| 1st Caldaro Puntay Open A | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,026 |
| 8th Kaltern-Trophy | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,809 |
| 4th Caldaro Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,094 |
| 9. Kaltern-Trophy 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,994 |
| Kaltern Open 5th | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
| 2nd Kaltern Trophy A | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,974 |
| 23rd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Niederstaetter's chess games?
51 games by Harald Niederstaetter, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Harald Niederstaetter has played.
What does Harald Niederstaetter play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Harald Niederstaetter opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Niederstaetter answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games).
What openings does Harald Niederstaetter play as White?
As White, Harald Niederstaetter's most-played openings in our database are: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Niederstaetter play as Black?
As Black, Harald Niederstaetter most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Harald Niederstaetter's FIDE rating?
Harald Niederstaetter is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Harald Niederstaetter played?
Our database contains 51 games by Harald Niederstaetter, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Niederstaetter?
51 games by Harald Niederstaetter 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.