Prepare against Niklas Johann Kirn
DEU · World #49,478 classical · FIDE ID 12910899
When preparing against Niklas Johann Kirn, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Niklas Johann Kirn, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Johann Kirn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Johann Kirn 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 | 1,895 | 1,895 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,847 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,902 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 26.5% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Johann Kirn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Johann Kirn's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kirn usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kirn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kirn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kirn usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Niklas Johann Kirn's chess games
All 34 games by Niklas Johann Kirn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Theodora Koutsogiannopoulou | 1,797 | Round 3: Kirn, Niklas Johann - Koutsogiannopoulou, Theodora | B51 |
| May 2010 | Alexander Baberz | 1,567 | ch-GER U10 | B95 |
| Jun 2012 | Sabina Klinge | 1,447 | ch-GER U25 Open A | B02 |
| Oct 2012 | Anna-Blume Giede | 1,445 | Kiel Cup U20 | B02 |
| Jul 2013 | Anusch Niknafs | 1,302 | Hamburg St Pauli Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,371 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,559 |
| Kiel Cup U20 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,487 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open B | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,551 |
| Round 8: Kirn, Niklas Johann - Lithoxoos, Theodoros | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,406 |
| Round 3: Kirn, Niklas Johann - Koutsogiannopoulou, Theodora | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,197 |
| Round 4: Kirn, Niklas Johann - Gkogkolas, Georgios | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,562 |
| Round 5: Demirbag, Ertugrul - Kirn, Niklas Johann | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Johann Kirn's chess games?
34 games by Niklas Johann Kirn, from Jan 2011 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 Johann Kirn has played.
What does Niklas Johann Kirn play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Niklas Johann Kirn opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Johann Kirn answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niklas Johann Kirn play as White?
As White, Niklas Johann Kirn's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Johann Kirn play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Johann Kirn most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Niklas Johann Kirn's FIDE rating?
Niklas Johann Kirn is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Niklas Johann Kirn played?
Our database contains 34 games by Niklas Johann Kirn, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Johann Kirn?
34 games by Niklas Johann Kirn 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.