Prepare against Josef Martin Neiss
DEU · World #29,941 classical · FIDE ID 4643623
When preparing against Josef Martin Neiss, expect 1.Nf3 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 117 games by Josef Martin Neiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Martin Neiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Martin Neiss 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 | 1,986 | 2,184 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,167 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,158 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 33 | 45 | 39 | 28.2% |
| As White | 58 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 18 | 23 | 18 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Martin Neiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Martin Neiss's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 52 | 89.7% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 90% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Neiss usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Neiss usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Neiss usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Neiss usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Neiss usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Neiss usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Josef Martin Neiss's chess games
All 117 games by Josef Martin Neiss 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: 33 wins, 45 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Anton Bilchinski | 2,271 | 10th Deizisau Open | C40 |
| Jul 2010 | Gisbert Jacoby | 2,213 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | C01 |
| Oct 2023 | Dieter Seyb | 2,166 | 17th Deizisau Autumn Open | A49 |
| Jul 2011 | Helge Magnussen | 2,137 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | D30 |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Jussupow | 2,135 | Regionalliga SW 1415 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2011 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,174 |
| Regionalliga Sued-West 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,043 |
| 2nd Dresden Open | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| Regionalliga SW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| Regionalliga SW 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,014 |
| Regionalliga SW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| 8th Arber Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,029 |
| 8th Passau Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Martin Neiss's chess games?
117 games by Josef Martin Neiss, 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 Josef Martin Neiss has played.
What does Josef Martin Neiss play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Josef Martin Neiss opens with 1.Nf3 (90% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Martin Neiss answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Josef Martin Neiss play as White?
As White, Josef Martin Neiss's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Martin Neiss play as Black?
As Black, Josef Martin Neiss most often plays: Budapest Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Josef Martin Neiss's FIDE rating?
Josef Martin Neiss is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Josef Martin Neiss played?
Our database contains 117 games by Josef Martin Neiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 45 draws, 39 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Martin Neiss?
117 games by Josef Martin Neiss 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.