Prepare against Peter Nies
DEU · World #15,183 classical · FIDE ID 24628662
Our database contains 171 games by Peter Nies, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Nies's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Nies 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 | 2,104 | 2,117 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,128 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,146 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 61 | 57 | 53 | 35.7% |
| As White | 79 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 92 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Nies's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Nies's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 86.1% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.9% | 21.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Nies usually continues Nc3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Nies usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nies usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 21.4% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Nies usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Nies usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 88.6% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.8% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Peter Nies's chess games
All 171 games by Peter Nies in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 61 wins, 57 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Sebastian Bravo Lutz | 2,221 | Hessenliga 1516 | C00 |
| Feb 2018 | Patrick Chandler | 2,211 | Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | A46 |
| May 2024 | Jevgeni Martaler | 2,181 | BL2-Sued Playoff 2 | C11 |
| Jan 2024 | Joachim Duncker | 2,152 | Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | C01 |
| Dec 2015 | Frank Krahe | 2,144 | Hessenliga 1516 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U18 | 2005 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,881 |
| ch-GER U11 | 1996 | 13 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-GER U12 | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 1,771 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| Hessenliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,192 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,050 |
| Hessenliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,273 |
| 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Nies's chess games?
171 games by Peter Nies, from Apr 2005 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 Peter Nies has played.
What does Peter Nies play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Peter Nies opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Nies answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Peter Nies play as White?
As White, Peter Nies's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Nies play as Black?
As Black, Peter Nies most often plays: French: Classical Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Peter Nies's FIDE rating?
Peter Nies is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Peter Nies played?
Our database contains 171 games by Peter Nies, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 57 draws, 53 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Nies?
171 games by Peter Nies 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.