Prepare against Niklas Brinkers
DEU · World #57,949 classical · FIDE ID 12946478
Our database contains 36 games by Niklas Brinkers, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Brinkers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Brinkers 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 | 1,863 | 1,894 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,825 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,872 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 38.9% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Brinkers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Brinkers's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Brinkers usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Brinkers usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Brinkers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Brinkers usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Brinkers usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Brinkers usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Niklas Brinkers's chess games
All 36 games by Niklas Brinkers in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Aug 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, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Martin Soellig | 1,980 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | C19 |
| Jan 2017 | Daniel Boerma | 1,917 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B49 |
| Jan 2012 | Bernd Kimmich | 1,868 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A45 |
| Jan 2019 | Lukas Monnerjahn | 1,713 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | D00 |
| Jan 2019 | Wolfram Haerig | 1,686 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2019 | 28 | 14.5 | 1,653 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,545 |
| Pokalmannschaftsmeisterschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Brinkers's chess games?
36 games by Niklas Brinkers, from Feb 2013 to Aug 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 Brinkers has played.
What does Niklas Brinkers play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Niklas Brinkers opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.f4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Brinkers answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Niklas Brinkers play as White?
As White, Niklas Brinkers's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Brinkers play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Brinkers most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Niklas Brinkers's FIDE rating?
Niklas Brinkers is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Niklas Brinkers played?
Our database contains 36 games by Niklas Brinkers, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Brinkers?
36 games by Niklas Brinkers 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.