Prepare against Holger Niese
DEU · World #18,007 classical · FIDE ID 4697057
Our database contains 63 games by Holger Niese, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Niese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Niese 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 | 2,075 | 2,152 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,054 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 23.8% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Niese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Niese's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 93.3% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Niese usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Niese usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Niese usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Niese usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Niese usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
Holger Niese's chess games
All 63 games by Holger Niese 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: 15 wins, 21 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Utz Lachmann | 2,151 | Berlin CupT | C42 |
| Jun 2002 | Marc Duhn | 2,046 | 1st Grossroehrsdorf Cup | C28 |
| Jul 2004 | Tom Hartmann | 2,017 | Dresden ZMD Open | C57 |
| Jun 2018 | Alexander Lawrenz | 1,998 | Berlin CupT | C27 |
| Jul 2004 | Reinhard Nosek | 1,944 | Dresden ZMD Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| 1st Grossroehrsdorf Cup | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,134 |
| 3rd Ahrensburg Marathon | 2002 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,155 |
| 19th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 2,165 |
| 27th OIBM | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,097 |
| 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2,114 |
| 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Niese's chess games?
63 games by Holger Niese, 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 Holger Niese has played.
What does Holger Niese play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Holger Niese opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Niese answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Holger Niese play as White?
As White, Holger Niese's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Niese play as Black?
As Black, Holger Niese most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Holger Niese's FIDE rating?
Holger Niese is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Holger Niese played?
Our database contains 63 games by Holger Niese, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 21 draws, 27 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Niese?
63 games by Holger Niese 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.