Prepare against Stefan Niekrens
DEU · World #16,370 classical · FIDE ID 24635383
When preparing against Stefan Niekrens, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 158 games by Stefan Niekrens, covering Jul 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Niekrens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Niekrens 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 | 2,092 | 2,101 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 32.9% |
| As White | 76 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 82 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Niekrens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Niekrens's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 98.7% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Niekrens usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Niekrens usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Niekrens usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Niekrens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 71.4% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 21.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 96.9% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Stefan Niekrens's chess games
All 158 games by Stefan Niekrens in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Oct 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: 52 wins, 52 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Paul Backwinkel | 2,342 | BL2-West 1415 | B00 |
| Sep 2007 | Felix Kayser | 2,210 | 4th Lippe Cup | C34 |
| Mar 2015 | Jonas Freiberger | 2,202 | 21st Werther Schloss Open | B15 |
| Jul 2013 | Juergen Boehm | 2,189 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C11 |
| Jul 2013 | Konstantin Kunz | 2,184 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2014 | 23 | 12 | 2,071 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,905 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,192 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,891 |
| Moehnesee Cup-B | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,708 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Niekrens's chess games?
158 games by Stefan Niekrens, from Jul 2006 to Oct 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 Stefan Niekrens has played.
What does Stefan Niekrens play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Stefan Niekrens opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Niekrens answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Stefan Niekrens play as White?
As White, Stefan Niekrens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Niekrens play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Niekrens most often plays: English Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Stefan Niekrens's FIDE rating?
Stefan Niekrens is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Stefan Niekrens played?
Our database contains 158 games by Stefan Niekrens, covering Jul 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 52 draws, 54 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Niekrens?
158 games by Stefan Niekrens 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.