Prepare against Niklas Preissler
DEU · World #11,791 classical · FIDE ID 12927554
When preparing against Niklas Preissler, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 72 games by Niklas Preissler, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Preissler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Preissler 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 | 2,144 | 2,161 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 34.7% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Preissler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Preissler's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 73.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 13.5% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Preissler usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Preissler usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Preissler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Preissler usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Preissler usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Preissler usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 77.8% | 47.6% |
| b6 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Niklas Preissler's chess games
All 72 games by Niklas Preissler in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Ulrich Markmann | 2,230 | 27th OIBM | A15 |
| May 2016 | Jacob von Estorff | 1,746 | ch-GER U14 | B92 |
| May 2016 | Thomas Muehlpfordt | 1,715 | ch-GER U14 | B86 |
| Jun 2014 | Tobias Roehr | 1,588 | ch-GER U12 | D02 |
| Oct 2014 | Meike Ratay | 1,575 | chT-GER Lands U20 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen U10 | 2012 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,143 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 1,764 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,145 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 1,626 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,909 |
| ch-Sachsen U12 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,379 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,629 |
| 27th OIBM | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Preissler's chess games?
72 games by Niklas Preissler, from Feb 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 Preissler has played.
What does Niklas Preissler play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Niklas Preissler opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Preissler answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niklas Preissler play as White?
As White, Niklas Preissler's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Preissler play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Preissler most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Niklas Preissler's FIDE rating?
Niklas Preissler is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Niklas Preissler played?
Our database contains 72 games by Niklas Preissler, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Preissler?
72 games by Niklas Preissler 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.