Prepare against Niklas Orf
DEU · World #14,478 classical · FIDE ID 16245571
Our database contains 51 games by Niklas Orf, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Orf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Orf 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 | 2,111 | 2,111 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,042 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,059 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 35.3% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Orf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Orf's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 50.0% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 46.4% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Orf usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Orf usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Orf usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Orf usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Orf usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Orf usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Niklas Orf's chess games
All 51 games by Niklas Orf in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Paul Zwahr | 2,314 | 6th Bamberg Open | C58 |
| Mar 2022 | Jana Bardorz | 2,031 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | D00 |
| Apr 2022 | Christoph Saring | 2,006 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | D00 |
| Sep 2024 | Ralf Christian Diedrichs | 1,997 | 6th Bamberg Open | B22 |
| Sep 2024 | Elisa Reuter | 1,985 | 6th Bamberg Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,637 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,910 |
| ch-Unterfranken 69 HT | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,799 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,878 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,108 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,446 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Orf's chess games?
51 games by Niklas Orf, from Dec 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 Orf has played.
What does Niklas Orf play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Niklas Orf opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Orf answers 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Niklas Orf play as White?
As White, Niklas Orf's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Orf play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Orf most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Niklas Orf's FIDE rating?
Niklas Orf is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Niklas Orf played?
Our database contains 51 games by Niklas Orf, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Orf?
51 games by Niklas Orf 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.