Prepare against Niclas Betz
DEU · World #136,534 classical · FIDE ID 34616748
When preparing against Niclas Betz, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 44 games by Niclas Betz, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niclas Betz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niclas Betz 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 | 1,629 | 1,740 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,599 | 1,599 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 12 | 5 | 27 | 27.3% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niclas Betz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niclas Betz's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 71.4% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Betz usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Betz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Betz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Betz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Betz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Betz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Niclas Betz's chess games
All 44 games by Niclas Betz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Daniel Freese | 1,737 | ODJM B | A84 |
| May 2024 | Oskar Wilting | 1,503 | ch-GER U25 Open C | D00 |
| May 2024 | Enja Gehring | 1,440 | ch-GER U25 Open C | C50 |
| May 2023 | Felix Moissl | 1,390 | ch-GER U25-C | B01 |
| May 2023 | Antonius Kroemer | 1,353 | ch-GER U25-C | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 11 | 1 | 1,183 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,312 |
| ch-GER U25 Open C | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,412 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,501 |
| LJEM SH 2026 - U14 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,486 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niclas Betz's chess games?
44 games by Niclas Betz, from Sep 2022 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 Niclas Betz has played.
What does Niclas Betz play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Niclas Betz opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niclas Betz answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Niclas Betz play as White?
As White, Niclas Betz's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niclas Betz play as Black?
As Black, Niclas Betz most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Niclas Betz's FIDE rating?
Niclas Betz is currently rated 1,629 in classical chess and 1,599 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Niclas Betz played?
Our database contains 44 games by Niclas Betz, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niclas Betz?
44 games by Niclas Betz 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.