Prepare against Niclas Betz
DEU · World #139,399 classical · FIDE ID 34616748
Our database contains 38 games by Niclas Betz, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 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 | 1,622 | 1,740 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,521 | 1,524 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 4 | 23 | 28.9% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Portuguese Gambit, Melbourne Shuffle Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Henneberger Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Van der Wiel Attack, Dreyev Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, Early Deviations | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, l'Hermet Variation, Berlin Wall Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Anti-Noteboom Variation, Belyavsky Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Battery Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Levitsky Attack, Euwe Variation, Modern Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense: Rubinstein Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Accelerated London System, Steinitz Countergambit, Morris Countergambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation, Morozevich Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Levitsky Attack, Euwe Variation, Modern Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann Defense: Gurgenidze Counterattack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Anti-Tartakower Variation, Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Positional Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening: Spanish Variation, Harrwitz Attack, Nikitin Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Fishing Pole Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Daniel Freese | 1,737 | ODJM B | A84 |
| May 2026 | Quirin Fischer | 1,664 | ODJM B | ? |
| 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 |
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 | 8 | 2 | 1,571 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
What openings does Niclas Betz play as White?
As White, Niclas Betz's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Portuguese Gambit, Melbourne Shuffle Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Henneberger Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 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: Accelerated London System, Steinitz Countergambit, Morris Countergambit Accepted (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation, Morozevich Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Niclas Betz's FIDE rating?
Niclas Betz is currently rated 1,622 in classical chess and 1,521 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Niclas Betz played?
Our database contains 38 games by Niclas Betz, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niclas Betz?
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