Prepare against Niklas Schlangenotto
DEU · World #20,786 classical · FIDE ID 16217560
Our database contains 53 games by Niklas Schlangenotto, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Schlangenotto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Schlangenotto 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 | 2,051 | 2,071 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,200 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 14 | 12 | 27 | 26.4% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Schlangenotto usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Schlangenotto usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Schlangenotto usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Schlangenotto usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Schlangenotto usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schlangenotto usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 57.1% | 45.8% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Niklas Schlangenotto's chess games
All 53 games by Niklas Schlangenotto in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Frido Sallandt | 1,988 | chT-GER School WK 2 | B00 |
| Aug 2020 | Michael Busch | 1,943 | DSOL 03 Liga Gr-C 1st | C05 |
| Dec 2020 | Jonas Sinnhoefer | 1,919 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | C01 |
| Dec 2020 | Laurin Lohmann | 1,736 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | C43 |
| Dec 2020 | David Mehlhorn | 1,511 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U14 | 2016 | 14 | 5 | 1,507 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2014 | 13 | 5 | 1,372 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,028 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,118 |
| chT-GER School WK 2 | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,656 |
| DSOL 03 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,971 |
| DSOL 03 Liga Final 1st | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,657 |
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Where can I find Niklas Schlangenotto's chess games?
53 games by Niklas Schlangenotto, from Feb 2016 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 Schlangenotto has played.
What does Niklas Schlangenotto play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Niklas Schlangenotto opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Schlangenotto answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...Nc6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Niklas Schlangenotto play as White?
As White, Niklas Schlangenotto's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Schlangenotto play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Schlangenotto most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Niklas Schlangenotto's FIDE rating?
Niklas Schlangenotto is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Niklas Schlangenotto played?
Our database contains 53 games by Niklas Schlangenotto, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Schlangenotto?
53 games by Niklas Schlangenotto 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.