Prepare against Niels Bennett Lilienthal
DEU · World #67,493 classical · FIDE ID 16205421
When preparing against Niels Bennett Lilienthal, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 87 games by Niels Bennett Lilienthal, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Niels Bennett Lilienthal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Bennett Lilienthal 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 | 1,830 | 1,830 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 29 | 22 | 36 | 33.3% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Bennett Lilienthal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Bennett Lilienthal's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 44.2% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 14 | 32.6% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 14.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (84% of these games) — Lilienthal usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lilienthal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Lilienthal usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Lilienthal usually continues Nd2 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lilienthal usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Lilienthal usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 58.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 24.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Niels Bennett Lilienthal's chess games
All 87 games by Niels Bennett Lilienthal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Sep 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: 29 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Lazard Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Lazar M Milosevic | 1,927 | Round 7: Lilienthal, Niels Bennett - Milosevic, Lazar M | D05 |
| Jun 2017 | Jannis Troyke | 1,747 | ch-GER U25-A | B23 |
| Mar 2019 | Jonathan Purol | 1,730 | JBLN Ost 1819 | A49 |
| Jun 2017 | Mareike Wastian | 1,586 | ch-GER U25-A | D05 |
| May 2018 | Elizabeth Kublanov | 1,574 | ch-GER U25-B | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2015 | 27 | 12 | 1,047 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2018 | 17 | 9 | 1,458 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,593 |
| Magdeburg Open B | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,193 |
| chB-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 923 |
| JBLN Ost 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,775 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,010 |
| Round 3: Lilienthal, Niels Bennett - Ouzounis, Konstantinos Kyr | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,557 |
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Where can I find Niels Bennett Lilienthal's chess games?
87 games by Niels Bennett Lilienthal, from Sep 2015 to Sep 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 Niels Bennett Lilienthal has played.
What does Niels Bennett Lilienthal play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Niels Bennett Lilienthal opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Bennett Lilienthal answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Niels Bennett Lilienthal play as White?
As White, Niels Bennett Lilienthal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Lazard Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Bennett Lilienthal play as Black?
As Black, Niels Bennett Lilienthal most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Niels Bennett Lilienthal's FIDE rating?
Niels Bennett Lilienthal is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Niels Bennett Lilienthal played?
Our database contains 87 games by Niels Bennett Lilienthal, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Bennett Lilienthal?
87 games by Niels Bennett Lilienthal 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.