Prepare against Matthias P. Niesel
DEU · World #25,153 classical · FIDE ID 4604873
Our database contains 134 games by Matthias P. Niesel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias P. Niesel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias P. Niesel 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 | 2,017 | 2,253 | Jan 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,985 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 57 | 28 | 49 | 42.5% |
| As White | 66 | 27 | 15 | 24 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 30 | 13 | 25 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias P. Niesel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias P. Niesel's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 45 | 68.2% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.6% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 68% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Niesel usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Niesel usually continues g3 (35.0% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Niesel usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Niesel usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Niesel usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Niesel usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 38.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 32.3% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
Matthias P. Niesel's chess games
All 134 games by Matthias P. Niesel 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: 57 wins, 28 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Igor Glek | 2,540 | 27th Porz Open | B30 |
| Apr 2001 | Steve Berger | 2,320 | BL2-Nord 0001 | A35 |
| Sep 1990 | Zoran Zlatanovic | 2,315 | 32nd Imperia Open | C64 |
| Jan 1991 | Helmut Pronold | 2,315 | Werfen Open A | A33 |
| Jan 1987 | Peter Oppitz | 2,310 | BL2-Nord 8788 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,444 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,058 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,144 |
| 27th Porz Open | 1991 | 9 | 6 | 2,599 |
| 24th Porz Open | 1990 | 9 | 7 | 2,545 |
| 32nd Imperia Open | 1990 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| Regionalliga NordS 9091 | 1991 | 8 | 3 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias P. Niesel's chess games?
134 games by Matthias P. Niesel, 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 Matthias P. Niesel has played.
What does Matthias P. Niesel play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Matthias P. Niesel opens with 1.c4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias P. Niesel answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Matthias P. Niesel play as White?
As White, Matthias P. Niesel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias P. Niesel play as Black?
As Black, Matthias P. Niesel most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Matthias P. Niesel's FIDE rating?
Matthias P. Niesel is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Matthias P. Niesel played?
Our database contains 134 games by Matthias P. Niesel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 28 draws, 49 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias P. Niesel?
134 games by Matthias P. Niesel 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.