Prepare against Niklaus Giertz
FM · CHE · World #11,006 classical · FIDE ID 1300580
Our database contains 406 games by Niklaus Giertz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niklaus Giertz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklaus Giertz 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 | 2,154 | 2,350 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 117 | 148 | 141 | 28.8% |
| As White | 160 | 54 | 57 | 49 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 246 | 63 | 91 | 92 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklaus Giertz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklaus Giertz's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 63.1% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 28.8% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 6.3% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Giertz usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Giertz usually continues c4 (39.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Giertz usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Giertz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Giertz usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Giertz usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 81 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 10.1% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 77 | 85.6% | 46.1% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 14.4% | 46.2% |
Niklaus Giertz's chess games
All 406 games by Niklaus Giertz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 117 wins, 148 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 13/8/6 | 48.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 45 | 12/16/17 | 26.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 36 | 14/12/10 | 38.9% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 5/8/10 | 21.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 17 | 2/10/5 | 11.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,585 | Biel MTO Open | A47 |
| Jul 2003 | Leonid Kritz | 2,522 | Biel MTO Open | E14 |
| Jul 2003 | Mikulas Manik | 2,471 | Biel MTO Open | E63 |
| Aug 2006 | Ilya Khmelniker | 2,461 | Biel MTO Open | D77 |
| Jan 1998 | Dejan Antic | 2,460 | Biel MTO Open | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 97 | 45 | 2,266 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2006 | 52 | 21.5 | 2,367 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1994 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,442 |
| Bern Open | 1991 | 12 | 6 | 2,376 |
| Biel Credis Open | 1995 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| Zug | 1991 | 11 | 4 | 2,205 |
| Marbach | 1994 | 10 | 6 | 2,408 |
| Geneve-B | 1990 | 10 | 2 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklaus Giertz's chess games?
406 games by Niklaus Giertz, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Niklaus Giertz has played.
What does Niklaus Giertz play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Niklaus Giertz opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklaus Giertz answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Niklaus Giertz play as White?
As White, Niklaus Giertz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklaus Giertz play as Black?
As Black, Niklaus Giertz most often plays: Petrov's Defense (45 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 21.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Niklaus Giertz's FIDE rating?
Niklaus Giertz is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Niklaus Giertz played?
Our database contains 406 games by Niklaus Giertz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 148 draws, 141 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklaus Giertz?
406 games by Niklaus Giertz 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.