Prepare against Niklas Wunder
DEU · World #11,765 classical · FIDE ID 12933031
When preparing against Niklas Wunder, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%).
Our database contains 114 games by Niklas Wunder, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Wunder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Wunder 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 | 2,145 | 2,156 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,119 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,109 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 31 | 41 | 42 | 27.2% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 59 | 13 | 21 | 25 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Wunder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Wunder's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 60.0% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 20.0% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Wunder usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wunder usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Wunder usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Wunder usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Wunder usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Wunder usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 52.4% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 40.0% |
Niklas Wunder's chess games
All 114 games by Niklas Wunder in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Sep 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: 31 wins, 41 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Oleksandr Yurovskykh | 2,344 | 18th Teplice Open | E10 |
| Feb 2023 | Dmitrij Anistratov | 2,257 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | D78 |
| Apr 2024 | Timur Kocharin | 2,250 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | B81 |
| Jul 2023 | Giso Jahncke | 2,244 | 35th Kiel Open | A58 |
| Sep 2014 | Marian Kantorik | 2,242 | 56th Imperia Open A | E77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| 35th Kiel Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,134 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| 50th Imperia Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,076 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,108 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,065 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Wunder's chess games?
114 games by Niklas Wunder, from Oct 2014 to Sep 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 Wunder has played.
What does Niklas Wunder play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Niklas Wunder opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Wunder answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Niklas Wunder play as White?
As White, Niklas Wunder's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Wunder play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Wunder most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Niklas Wunder's FIDE rating?
Niklas Wunder is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Niklas Wunder played?
Our database contains 114 games by Niklas Wunder, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 41 draws, 42 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Wunder?
114 games by Niklas Wunder 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.