Prepare against Niklas van der Valk
DEU · World #19,120 classical · FIDE ID 24651931
Our database contains 170 games by Niklas van der Valk, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas van der Valk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas van der Valk 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 | 2,065 | 2,208 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,184 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,188 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 62 | 50 | 58 | 36.5% |
| As White | 88 | 34 | 26 | 28 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 82 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas van der Valk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas van der Valk's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 39.8% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 25 | 28.4% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 17.0% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 14.8% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Valk usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Valk usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Valk usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Valk usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Valk usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Valk usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 37.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 32.4% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 21.6% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 82.1% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
Niklas van der Valk's chess games
All 170 games by Niklas van der Valk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 62 wins, 50 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A64 | Catalan | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Antonio Lopez Del Alamo | 2,288 | 10th Sitges Sunway Open | B11 |
| Sep 2014 | Hans-Christoph Andersen | 2,225 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | A67 |
| Aug 2012 | Markus Mueller | 2,208 | 23rd Goch Open | E00 |
| Nov 2013 | Kastriot Memeti | 2,204 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | D02 |
| May 2015 | Marcel Schroer | 2,186 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettetal Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,035 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,965 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,021 |
| 18th Goch Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,043 |
| ch-NRW U16 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas van der Valk's chess games?
170 games by Niklas van der Valk, from Jul 2008 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 van der Valk has played.
What does Niklas van der Valk play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Niklas van der Valk opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas van der Valk answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Niklas van der Valk play as White?
As White, Niklas van der Valk's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas van der Valk play as Black?
As Black, Niklas van der Valk most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Niklas van der Valk's FIDE rating?
Niklas van der Valk is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Niklas van der Valk played?
Our database contains 170 games by Niklas van der Valk, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 50 draws, 58 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas van der Valk?
170 games by Niklas van der Valk 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.