Prepare against Niccolo Reiche
DEU · World #24,900 classical · FIDE ID 12964778
Our database contains 66 games by Niccolo Reiche, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niccolo Reiche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niccolo Reiche 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 | 2,019 | 2,055 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 2,015 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 27 | 18 | 21 | 40.9% |
| As White | 31 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niccolo Reiche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niccolo Reiche's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 70.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Reiche usually continues c3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Reiche usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Reiche usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
Niccolo Reiche's chess games
All 66 games by Niccolo Reiche in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 27 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Dirk Wegener | 2,335 | Schnellschach im Dresdner Rathaus | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Sadeghi,B | 2,200 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
| May 2026 | Thomas Schunk | 2,177 | Schnellschach im Dresdner Rathaus | A13 |
| Jul 2026 | Peilert,Maximilian | 1,938 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Kehr,Adrian | 1,892 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open C | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,696 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN A | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,876 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,950 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,119 |
| ch-Sachsen U14 | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,631 |
| ch-Sachsen U16 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2012 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,911 |
| Schnellschach im Dresdner Rathaus | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,488 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niccolo Reiche's chess games?
66 games by Niccolo Reiche, from Sep 2013 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 Niccolo Reiche has played.
What does Niccolo Reiche play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Niccolo Reiche opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niccolo Reiche answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Niccolo Reiche play as White?
As White, Niccolo Reiche's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niccolo Reiche play as Black?
As Black, Niccolo Reiche most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Niccolo Reiche's FIDE rating?
Niccolo Reiche is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Niccolo Reiche played?
Our database contains 66 games by Niccolo Reiche, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niccolo Reiche?
66 games by Niccolo Reiche 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.