Prepare against Silvio Niemann
DEU · World #63,893 classical · FIDE ID 24609269
When preparing against Silvio Niemann, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Silvio Niemann, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Silvio Niemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silvio 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 | 1,842 | 1,908 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,934 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,860 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 35 | 56 | 66 | 22.3% |
| As White | 75 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 12 | 31 | 39 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silvio Niemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silvio Niemann's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 97.3% | 45.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Niemann usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Niemann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Niemann usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Niemann usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Niemann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 53.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 44.8% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 34.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.2% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Silvio Niemann's chess games
All 157 games by Silvio Niemann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 35 wins, 56 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Bernd Gottmann | 1,919 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1415 | E70 |
| Dec 2022 | Reinhard Schmidt | 1,898 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | B01 |
| Mar 2002 | Joerg Schmidt | 1,890 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0102 | B28 |
| Mar 2023 | Ingolf Wagner | 1,878 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | B07 |
| Apr 2018 | Gerd Noelter | 1,862 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1718 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 11 | 1 | 1,772 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,918 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,692 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,830 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open B | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,642 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silvio Niemann's chess games?
157 games by Silvio Niemann, from Oct 2004 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 Silvio Niemann has played.
What does Silvio Niemann play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Silvio Niemann opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silvio Niemann answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Silvio Niemann play as White?
As White, Silvio Niemann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silvio Niemann play as Black?
As Black, Silvio Niemann most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Silvio Niemann's FIDE rating?
Silvio Niemann is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Silvio Niemann played?
Our database contains 157 games by Silvio Niemann, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 56 draws, 66 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silvio Niemann?
157 games by Silvio 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.