Prepare against Niclas Hommel
DEU · World #7,635 classical · FIDE ID 12974927
Our database contains 169 games by Niclas Hommel, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niclas Hommel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niclas Hommel 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 | 2,212 | 2,212 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,109 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,092 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 66 | 47 | 56 | 39.1% |
| As White | 83 | 36 | 26 | 21 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 86 | 30 | 21 | 35 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niclas Hommel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niclas Hommel's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 100.0% | 59.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hommel usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Hommel usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hommel usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 21 | 37.5% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Niclas Hommel's chess games
All 169 games by Niclas Hommel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 66 wins, 47 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Ulf Von Herman | 2,304 | Oberliga Nord O 2324 | B06 |
| Oct 2018 | Sonja Maria Bluhm | 2,281 | Youth District Germany | B40 |
| Apr 2023 | Uwe Jaeger | 2,220 | Oberliga Nord O 2223 | B22 |
| Dec 2022 | Philip Reimer | 2,144 | chT-GER U20 | B33 |
| Aug 2017 | Maria Malicka | 2,116 | ch-EU Union U14 | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 22 | 13 | 1,520 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2020 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,143 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 1,955 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,927 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,339 |
| 26th EU-ch U12 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,708 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,008 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niclas Hommel's chess games?
169 games by Niclas Hommel, from Nov 2013 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 Niclas Hommel has played.
What does Niclas Hommel play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Niclas Hommel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niclas Hommel answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niclas Hommel play as White?
As White, Niclas Hommel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 77.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niclas Hommel play as Black?
As Black, Niclas Hommel most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Niclas Hommel's FIDE rating?
Niclas Hommel is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Niclas Hommel played?
Our database contains 169 games by Niclas Hommel, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 47 draws, 56 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niclas Hommel?
169 games by Niclas Hommel 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.