Prepare against Martin Niering
DEU · World #17,375 classical · FIDE ID 4612817
Our database contains 320 games by Martin Niering, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Niering's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Niering 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 | 2,081 | 2,230 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,156 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 320 | 120 | 85 | 115 | 37.5% |
| As White | 168 | 71 | 45 | 52 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 152 | 49 | 40 | 63 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Niering's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Niering's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 93.5% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Niering usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Niering usually continues d4 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Niering usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Niering usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Niering usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 43.1% | 32.3% |
| e6 | 22 | 30.6% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 9.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 9.7% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 48.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Martin Niering's chess games
All 320 games by Martin Niering 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: 120 wins, 85 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Johannes Paul | 2,361 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt 30th | A65 |
| Mar 2009 | Matthias Liedtke | 2,347 | Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | C00 |
| Nov 2012 | Carlo Kunze | 2,314 | Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | A60 |
| Jan 1990 | Ferenc Kertesz | 2,310 | Bratislava Slovan Open | C91 |
| Oct 2015 | Sven Schaller | 2,293 | Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Open | 2000 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,384 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,199 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,284 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,126 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1990 | 11 | 6 | 2,289 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Niering's chess games?
320 games by Martin Niering, 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 Martin Niering has played.
What does Martin Niering play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Martin Niering opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Niering answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Martin Niering play as White?
As White, Martin Niering's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Niering play as Black?
As Black, Martin Niering most often plays: English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Martin Niering's FIDE rating?
Martin Niering is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Martin Niering played?
Our database contains 320 games by Martin Niering, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 85 draws, 115 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Niering?
320 games by Martin Niering 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.