Prepare against Paul Niebler
DEU · World #27,998 classical · FIDE ID 12902730
Our database contains 43 games by Paul Niebler, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Niebler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Niebler 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 | 1,998 | 1,998 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,957 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,990 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 23 | 4 | 16 | 53.5% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Niebler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Niebler's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Niebler usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Niebler usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Niebler usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Niebler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Niebler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Paul Niebler's chess games
All 43 games by Paul Niebler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 23 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Dirk Fehmer | 2,086 | 18th Augsburg Afro Open A | D14 |
| Oct 2010 | Constantin Blodig | 1,859 | Landesliga U20 Nord 1011 | A03 |
| Aug 2011 | Juergen Klapper | 1,838 | 18th Augsburg Afro Open A | B40 |
| Nov 2021 | Thomas Weiland | 1,799 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C10 |
| Mar 2024 | Dustin Tennessee Opasiak | 1,785 | Reykjavik Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| 23rd Seebach Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,692 |
| 18th Augsburg Afro Open A | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,003 |
| Landesliga U20 Nord 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 5 | 2,138 |
| 14th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| 15th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2013 | 4 | 3 | 1,887 |
| 20th Neckar Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Niebler's chess games?
43 games by Paul Niebler, from Jul 2012 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 Paul Niebler has played.
What does Paul Niebler play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Paul Niebler opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Niebler answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Paul Niebler play as White?
As White, Paul Niebler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Niebler play as Black?
As Black, Paul Niebler most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Paul Niebler's FIDE rating?
Paul Niebler is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Paul Niebler played?
Our database contains 43 games by Paul Niebler, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Niebler?
43 games by Paul Niebler 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.