Prepare against Niels Stijve
CHE · World #21,714 classical · FIDE ID 1331124
Our database contains 69 games by Niels Stijve, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Stijve's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Stijve 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 | 2,043 | 2,148 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,066 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 24 | 12 | 33 | 34.8% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Stijve's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Stijve's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Stijve usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Stijve usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stijve usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 31.8% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Niels Stijve's chess games
All 69 games by Niels Stijve in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 24 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Yvan Masserey | 2,235 | ch-SUI Blitz | C07 |
| Jul 2023 | Peter Ludwig | 2,147 | 56th Biel HTO | C03 |
| Jul 2023 | Samuel Schweizer | 2,084 | ch-SUI Blitz | A00 |
| Jul 2023 | Thadeus Frei | 2,034 | ch-SUI Blitz | C56 |
| Jul 2019 | Miralem Novalic | 2,010 | 52nd Biel ATO Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 2,008 |
| ch-EU Union U12 15th | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,703 |
| ch-EU Union U12 14th | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,272 |
| ch-EU Union U09 12th | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 984 |
| 55th Biel ATO | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,760 |
| ch-SUI Blitz | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,222 |
| Wch U14 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Stijve's chess games?
69 games by Niels Stijve, from Feb 2015 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 Niels Stijve has played.
What does Niels Stijve play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Niels Stijve opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Stijve answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Niels Stijve play as White?
As White, Niels Stijve's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Stijve play as Black?
As Black, Niels Stijve most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Niels Stijve's FIDE rating?
Niels Stijve is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Niels Stijve played?
Our database contains 69 games by Niels Stijve, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Stijve?
69 games by Niels Stijve 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.