Prepare against Niklas John
DEU · World #78,704 classical · FIDE ID 16234626
When preparing against Niklas John, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Niklas John, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas John's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas John 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 | 1,794 | 1,797 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 28 | 11 | 29 | 41.2% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas John's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas John's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — John usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — John usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — John usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 91.7% |
Niklas John's chess games
All 68 games by Niklas John in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 28 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | David Toval | 1,857 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | B78 |
| Jun 2021 | Tobias Dietlmeier | 1,818 | chT-GER U16 | D93 |
| Dec 2019 | Victoria Wagner | 1,797 | chT-GER U16 | B90 |
| Jun 2023 | Mika Dorendorf | 1,782 | ch-GER U25-B | B41 |
| May 2024 | Raphael Wilhelm Menke | 1,776 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,612 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2021 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,617 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,821 |
| ch-GER Youth-B | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,587 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,532 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,486 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 982 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 2122 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas John's chess games?
68 games by Niklas John, from Feb 2017 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 John has played.
What does Niklas John play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Niklas John opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas John answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niklas John play as White?
As White, Niklas John's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas John play as Black?
As Black, Niklas John most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Niklas John's FIDE rating?
Niklas John is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (May 2024).
How many games has Niklas John played?
Our database contains 68 games by Niklas John, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas John?
68 games by Niklas John 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.