Prepare against Niklas Borutta
DEU · World #19,914 classical · FIDE ID 12926736
Our database contains 64 games by Niklas Borutta, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Borutta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Borutta 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 | 2,058 | 2,058 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 36 | 21 | 7 | 56.3% |
| As White | 34 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 64.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Borutta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Borutta's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 72.2% | 80.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 11.1% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 80.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Borutta usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Borutta usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Borutta usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 87.5% score
- …e6 (75% of these games) — Borutta usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Borutta usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Niklas Borutta's chess games
All 64 games by Niklas Borutta in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 36 wins, 21 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Achim Mueller | 2,049 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | B01 |
| May 2012 | Khaled Darwisch | 2,001 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1112 | B06 |
| Jan 2019 | Martin Luetkehermoelle | 1,968 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | E18 |
| Oct 2014 | Joerg Langhans | 1,955 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | E15 |
| Jul 2011 | Christoph Herrmann | 1,935 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,974 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,031 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 7 | 2,135 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,192 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,805 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,047 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Borutta's chess games?
64 games by Niklas Borutta, from Jan 2011 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 Niklas Borutta has played.
What does Niklas Borutta play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Niklas Borutta opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Borutta answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niklas Borutta play as White?
As White, Niklas Borutta's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Borutta play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Borutta most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Niklas Borutta's FIDE rating?
Niklas Borutta is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Niklas Borutta played?
Our database contains 64 games by Niklas Borutta, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 21 draws, 7 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Borutta?
64 games by Niklas Borutta 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.