Prepare against Nicolas Niegsch
DEU · World #5,250 classical · FIDE ID 12932140
Our database contains 162 games by Nicolas Niegsch, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Niegsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Niegsch 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 | 2,267 | 2,309 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,205 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 60 | 54 | 48 | 37.0% |
| As White | 88 | 42 | 27 | 19 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 74 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Niegsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Niegsch's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 58.0% | 64.7% |
| d4 | 24 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Niegsch usually continues Nf3 (79.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Niegsch usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Niegsch usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Niegsch usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Niegsch usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Niegsch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 41.9% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 38.7% | 29.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 51.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 34.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Nicolas Niegsch's chess games
All 162 games by Nicolas Niegsch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 60 wins, 54 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Leon Mons | 2,541 | BL2-Ost 2122 | E26 |
| Dec 2018 | Tatiana Melamed | 2,381 | Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | E24 |
| Mar 2022 | Jana Schneider | 2,338 | BL2-Ost 2122 | C97 |
| Jan 2017 | Theo Gungl | 2,326 | Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | B87 |
| Nov 2018 | Milan Orsag | 2,303 | Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | E86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,329 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 2,475 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,787 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,952 |
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open B | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Niegsch's chess games?
162 games by Nicolas Niegsch, from Jul 2012 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 Nicolas Niegsch has played.
What does Nicolas Niegsch play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Nicolas Niegsch opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Niegsch answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Niegsch play as White?
As White, Nicolas Niegsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Niegsch play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Niegsch most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Nicolas Niegsch's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Niegsch is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Nicolas Niegsch played?
Our database contains 162 games by Nicolas Niegsch, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 54 draws, 48 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Niegsch?
162 games by Nicolas Niegsch 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.