Prepare against Niklas Callsen
CM · DEU · World #8,904 classical · FIDE ID 16222113
When preparing against Niklas Callsen, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 67 games by Niklas Callsen, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Callsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Callsen 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 | 2,188 | 2,218 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,111 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,196 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 36 | 11 | 20 | 53.7% |
| As White | 32 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 65.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Callsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Callsen's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 31.3% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Callsen usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Callsen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Callsen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Callsen usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Callsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Callsen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 26.3% | 90.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Niklas Callsen's chess games
All 67 games by Niklas Callsen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Uffe Vinter-Schou | 2,345 | Oberliga Nord N 2324 | A10 |
| Mar 2019 | Martin Kololli | 2,305 | JBLN West 1819 | C54 |
| Sep 2022 | Matej Guid | 2,292 | 26th Nova Gorica Open A | B23 |
| Feb 2024 | Ruediger Breyther | 2,253 | Oberliga Nord N 2324 | B48 |
| Apr 2024 | Artur Hovhannisyan | 2,217 | Oberliga Nord N 2324 | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBLN West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,215 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| Grenzturnering 9th | 2019 | 8 | 7 | 2,073 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,160 |
| Oberliga Nord N 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| 3rd Blankenese Open | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,040 |
| 34th Kiel Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,657 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Callsen's chess games?
67 games by Niklas Callsen, from May 2016 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 Callsen has played.
What does Niklas Callsen play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Niklas Callsen opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Callsen answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niklas Callsen play as White?
As White, Niklas Callsen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Callsen play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Callsen most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Niklas Callsen's FIDE rating?
Niklas Callsen is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (May 2026).
How many games has Niklas Callsen played?
Our database contains 67 games by Niklas Callsen, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (53.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Callsen?
67 games by Niklas Callsen 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.