Prepare against Niklas Koelz
DEU · World #33,806 classical · FIDE ID 12971758
Our database contains 79 games by Niklas Koelz, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Koelz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Koelz 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 | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,908 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 35 | 19 | 25 | 44.3% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Koelz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Koelz's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 51.3% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 18 | 46.2% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Koelz usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Koelz usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Koelz usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Koelz usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Koelz usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Koelz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 92.9% | 69.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Niklas Koelz's chess games
All 79 games by Niklas Koelz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 35 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Nikolaj Kartsev | 2,008 | chT-GER U16 | A22 |
| Dec 2016 | Arno Reindl | 1,874 | chT-GER U16 | A25 |
| May 2013 | Dennie Shoipov | 1,816 | ch-GER U12 | B41 |
| Jul 2019 | Ulrich Gritzan | 1,810 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A29 |
| Dec 2018 | Nico Hoerkner | 1,775 | chT-GER U20 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U14 | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,753 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 1,480 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,800 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,569 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 1,371 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,851 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Koelz's chess games?
79 games by Niklas Koelz, from Nov 2013 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 Koelz has played.
What does Niklas Koelz play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Niklas Koelz opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Koelz answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Niklas Koelz play as White?
As White, Niklas Koelz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Koelz play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Koelz most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Niklas Koelz's FIDE rating?
Niklas Koelz is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Niklas Koelz played?
Our database contains 79 games by Niklas Koelz, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Koelz?
79 games by Niklas Koelz 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.