Prepare against Niklas Schulte-Geers
DEU · World #6,945 classical · FIDE ID 12956066
When preparing against Niklas Schulte-Geers, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Niklas Schulte-Geers, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Schulte-Geers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Schulte-Geers 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 | 2,226 | 2,226 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,187 | 2,187 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,291 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 37.2% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Schulte-Geers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Schulte-Geers's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Schulte-Geers usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Schulte-Geers usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Schulte-Geers usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Niklas Schulte-Geers's chess games
All 43 games by Niklas Schulte-Geers in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Jan Boder | 2,330 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | A06 |
| Feb 2017 | Thilo Hoppe | 2,207 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | D43 |
| Feb 2017 | Andreas Voge | 2,164 | Oberliga NRW 1617 | D21 |
| Apr 2019 | Stefan Klauke | 2,113 | NRW Class2 1819 | A51 |
| Dec 2016 | Max Fuhrmann | 2,109 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,832 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,140 |
| 16th Bad Godesberg Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,205 |
| grenke Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,355 |
| Oberliga NRW 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,390 |
| grenke Chess Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Schulte-Geers's chess games?
43 games by Niklas Schulte-Geers, from Aug 2014 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 Schulte-Geers has played.
What does Niklas Schulte-Geers play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Niklas Schulte-Geers opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Schulte-Geers answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Niklas Schulte-Geers play as White?
As White, Niklas Schulte-Geers'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); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Schulte-Geers play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Schulte-Geers most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Niklas Schulte-Geers's FIDE rating?
Niklas Schulte-Geers is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,187 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Niklas Schulte-Geers played?
Our database contains 43 games by Niklas Schulte-Geers, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Schulte-Geers?
43 games by Niklas Schulte-Geers 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.