Prepare against Michael Niggl
DEU · World #53,878 classical · FIDE ID 12918164
Our database contains 38 games by Michael Niggl, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Niggl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Niggl 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 | 1,878 | 1,878 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 21.1% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Niggl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Niggl's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Niggl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Niggl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Niggl usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Niggl's chess games
All 38 games by Michael Niggl in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - Aug 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Silvio Niemann | 1,839 | ROL 2026 - PublicStream | A16 |
| Jun 2026 | Philipp Sikorra | 1,748 | ROL 2026 - PublicStream | A10 |
| Jul 2019 | Dennis Kotliarevski | 1,624 | 11th Vellmar Open | E72 |
| May 2010 | Christian Gheng | 1,574 | ch-GER U12 | A38 |
| May 2010 | Lukas Wanner | 1,309 | ch-GER U12 | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER North U16 | 2013 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,489 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,181 |
| 11th Vellmar Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,678 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,057 |
| ROL 2026 - PublicStream | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Niggl's chess games?
38 games by Michael Niggl, from Aug 2019 to Aug 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 Michael Niggl has played.
What does Michael Niggl play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Michael Niggl opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Niggl answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Michael Niggl play as White?
As White, Michael Niggl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Niggl play as Black?
As Black, Michael Niggl most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael Niggl's FIDE rating?
Michael Niggl is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michael Niggl played?
Our database contains 38 games by Michael Niggl, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Niggl?
38 games by Michael Niggl 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.