Prepare against Niel Haro
DEU · World #133,775 classical · FIDE ID 34652302
When preparing against Niel Haro, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 51 games by Niel Haro, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niel Haro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niel Haro 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 | 1,637 | 1,721 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,627 | 1,721 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 14 | 6 | 31 | 27.5% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niel Haro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niel Haro's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 46.2% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 42.3% | 27.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Haro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Haro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Haro usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 27.3% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Haro usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Haro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Haro usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Niel Haro's chess games
All 51 games by Niel Haro in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Laszlo Fabian | 1,958 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B06 |
| May 2012 | Marc Drapkin | 1,793 | chB-Stuttgart int | B00 |
| Jun 2011 | Mirko Sibahn | 1,779 | chB-Stuttgart int | B45 |
| May 2015 | Jan Brunner | 1,773 | chB-Stuttgart Open | E21 |
| Jun 2011 | Michael Wohlfahrt | 1,761 | chB-Stuttgart int | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2014 | 40 | 14.5 | 1,514 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2005 | 7 | 1 | 1,696 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,665 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niel Haro's chess games?
51 games by Niel Haro, from Sep 2023 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 Niel Haro has played.
What does Niel Haro play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Niel Haro opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niel Haro answers 1...Nc6 (35% of games), 1...b6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Niel Haro play as White?
As White, Niel Haro's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niel Haro play as Black?
As Black, Niel Haro most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Owen Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Niel Haro's FIDE rating?
Niel Haro is currently rated 1,637 in classical chess, 1,627 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,721 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Niel Haro played?
Our database contains 51 games by Niel Haro, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niel Haro?
51 games by Niel Haro 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.