Prepare against Nikolaus Patzelt
DEU · World #16,785 classical · FIDE ID 24615609
Our database contains 81 games by Nikolaus Patzelt, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaus Patzelt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaus Patzelt 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 | 2,087 | 2,169 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,120 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 32 | 18 | 31 | 39.5% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 90.5% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.1% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 56.6% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Patzelt usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Patzelt usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Patzelt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Patzelt usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Patzelt usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 92.6% | 46.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Nikolaus Patzelt's chess games
All 81 games by Nikolaus Patzelt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 32 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Ghazal Hakimifard | 2,291 | chT-SUI | E46 |
| Jan 2015 | Keno Luebsen | 1,999 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | E01 |
| Jan 2008 | Nils Orschulik | 1,985 | ch-Niedersachsen | C01 |
| Jun 2008 | Reinhard Auschkalnis | 1,888 | 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D10 |
| Jul 2010 | Andras Bonk | 1,859 | 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | E26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2009 | 18 | 9 | 1,474 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,473 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,703 |
| 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,676 |
| 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,937 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaus Patzelt's chess games?
81 games by Nikolaus Patzelt, from Oct 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 Nikolaus Patzelt has played.
What does Nikolaus Patzelt play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Nikolaus Patzelt opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaus Patzelt answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Nikolaus Patzelt play as White?
As White, Nikolaus Patzelt's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaus Patzelt play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaus Patzelt most often plays: French Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Nikolaus Patzelt's FIDE rating?
Nikolaus Patzelt is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Nikolaus Patzelt played?
Our database contains 81 games by Nikolaus Patzelt, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaus Patzelt?
81 games by Nikolaus Patzelt 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.