Prepare against Niklas Moerke
DEU · World #53,883 classical · FIDE ID 12982350
Our database contains 74 games by Niklas Moerke, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Moerke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Moerke 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 | 1,878 | 1,894 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,846 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,879 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 21 | 21 | 32 | 28.4% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Moerke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Moerke's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Moerke usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Moerke usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Moerke usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Moerke usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Moerke usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Moerke usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Niklas Moerke's chess games
All 74 games by Niklas Moerke in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 21 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D33 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Thomas Spiess | 2,023 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | D37 |
| Aug 2023 | Horst Ehlert | 2,001 | 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | D26 |
| May 2024 | Benjamin Matthes | 1,963 | ch-GER U25 Open A | C54 |
| Aug 2023 | Axel Fritz | 1,905 | 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | E32 |
| Aug 2023 | Matthias Root | 1,902 | 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 20 | 7 | 1,763 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2015 | 14 | 8 | 1,333 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,771 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,862 |
| Verden Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,712 |
| DSOL 05 Liga Gr-B 1st | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,689 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Moerke's chess games?
74 games by Niklas Moerke, from May 2015 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 Moerke has played.
What does Niklas Moerke play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Niklas Moerke opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Moerke answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Niklas Moerke play as White?
As White, Niklas Moerke's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Moerke play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Moerke most often plays: Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Niklas Moerke's FIDE rating?
Niklas Moerke is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Niklas Moerke played?
Our database contains 74 games by Niklas Moerke, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Moerke?
74 games by Niklas Moerke 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.