Prepare against Peter Niemann
DEU · World #17,207 classical · FIDE ID 4633504
Our database contains 57 games by Peter Niemann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Niemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Niemann 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 | 2,083 | 2,144 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,117 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 35.1% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Niemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Niemann's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 96.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Niemann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Niemann usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Niemann usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Niemann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Peter Niemann's chess games
All 57 games by Peter Niemann 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: 20 wins, 21 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Manuel Dargel | 2,260 | 18th Goch Open | D31 |
| Jan 2001 | Michael B Koch | 2,245 | Dortmund Open A | E93 |
| Jan 2001 | Robin Wuenderlich | 2,181 | Dortmund Open A | E31 |
| Sep 2013 | Siegfried Coenen | 2,008 | 24th Goch Open | A52 |
| Sep 2014 | Christian Wiegand | 1,965 | 25th Goch Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,094 |
| 18th Goch Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| 05th Goch Open | 1994 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,053 |
| Goch Open 09th | 1998 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Niemann's chess games?
57 games by Peter Niemann, 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 Peter Niemann has played.
What does Peter Niemann play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Peter Niemann opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Niemann answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Peter Niemann play as White?
As White, Peter Niemann's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Niemann play as Black?
As Black, Peter Niemann most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Peter Niemann's FIDE rating?
Peter Niemann is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Peter Niemann played?
Our database contains 57 games by Peter Niemann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 21 draws, 16 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Niemann?
57 games by Peter Niemann 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.