Prepare against Niklas Corvin Rick
DEU · World #54,721 classical · FIDE ID 16254716
When preparing against Niklas Corvin Rick, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 54 games by Niklas Corvin Rick, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Corvin Rick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Corvin Rick 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 | 1,875 | 1,875 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,810 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,881 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 35.2% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Corvin Rick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Corvin Rick's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 88.5% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Rick usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Rick usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Rick usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Rick usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Rick usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Niklas Corvin Rick's chess games
All 54 games by Niklas Corvin Rick in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Daniel Tanco Correa | 2,003 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | C | B28 |
| Sep 2026 | Josef Steinmacher | 1,969 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | C | D37 |
| Sep 2026 | Karsten Bussemer | 1,928 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | C | D00 |
| Dec 2022 | Dieter Wallhof | 1,913 | Bremen Silvester Open B | D36 |
| Feb 2022 | Max Sistig | 1,868 | Reinstorf Blitz Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 1,100 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,597 |
| Reinstorf Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,977 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,695 |
| Bremen Silvester Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | C | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Corvin Rick's chess games?
54 games by Niklas Corvin Rick, from Aug 2018 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 Niklas Corvin Rick has played.
What does Niklas Corvin Rick play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Niklas Corvin Rick opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Corvin Rick answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Niklas Corvin Rick play as White?
As White, Niklas Corvin Rick's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Corvin Rick play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Corvin Rick most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Niklas Corvin Rick's FIDE rating?
Niklas Corvin Rick is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Niklas Corvin Rick played?
Our database contains 54 games by Niklas Corvin Rick, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Corvin Rick?
54 games by Niklas Corvin Rick 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.