Prepare against Karl-Friedrich Nieke
DEU · World #86,676 classical · FIDE ID 24648515
When preparing against Karl-Friedrich Nieke, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 56 games by Karl-Friedrich Nieke, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Friedrich Nieke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Friedrich Nieke 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 | 1,769 | 1,780 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 12 | 24 | 20 | 21.4% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Friedrich Nieke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Friedrich Nieke's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 96.4% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Nieke usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Nieke usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Nieke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Nieke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Karl-Friedrich Nieke's chess games
All 56 games by Karl-Friedrich Nieke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 12 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Kirill Myagkov | 1,845 | 12th Forchheim Open B | B01 |
| Sep 2012 | Guenther Reichel | 1,730 | 9th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A80 |
| Aug 2005 | Oliver Billing | 1,549 | 20th Schwarzach Open C | A17 |
| Aug 2005 | Tanja Billing | 1,541 | 20th Schwarzach Open C | D05 |
| Oct 2011 | Heinrich Kunkel | 1,209 | 10th Forchheim Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwarzach Open C | 2002 | 22 | 12 | – |
| 20th Schwarzach Open C | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,688 |
| ch-Heilbronn | 1997 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,983 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,692 |
| 9th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,773 |
| 12th Forchheim Open B | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,668 |
| 10th Forchheim Open | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Friedrich Nieke's chess games?
56 games by Karl-Friedrich Nieke, from Apr 2013 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 Karl-Friedrich Nieke has played.
What does Karl-Friedrich Nieke play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Karl-Friedrich Nieke opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Friedrich Nieke answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Karl-Friedrich Nieke play as White?
As White, Karl-Friedrich Nieke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Friedrich Nieke play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Friedrich Nieke most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Karl-Friedrich Nieke's FIDE rating?
Karl-Friedrich Nieke is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,780 (May 2026).
How many games has Karl-Friedrich Nieke played?
Our database contains 56 games by Karl-Friedrich Nieke, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Friedrich Nieke?
56 games by Karl-Friedrich Nieke 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.