Prepare against Stephan Niendieker
DEU · World #20,892 classical · FIDE ID 12914380
Our database contains 35 games by Stephan Niendieker, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Niendieker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Niendieker 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 | 2,050 | 2,190 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,098 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 14.3% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Niendieker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Niendieker's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 55.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Niendieker usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Niendieker usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Niendieker usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Niendieker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 6.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Stephan Niendieker's chess games
All 35 games by Stephan Niendieker in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 5 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Niels Piepho | 2,299 | Oberliga Nord W 0910 | B08 |
| Feb 2017 | Paul Bierenbroodspot | 2,093 | Oberliga Nord W 1617 | A80 |
| Mar 2005 | Gernot Klein | 2,043 | 11th Werther Schloss Open A | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,177 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 2,020 |
| 11th Werther Schloss Open A | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,137 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1994 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord W 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,989 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1920 | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,863 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1617 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Niendieker's chess games?
35 games by Stephan Niendieker, from May 2010 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 Stephan Niendieker has played.
What does Stephan Niendieker play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Stephan Niendieker opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Niendieker answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Stephan Niendieker play as White?
As White, Stephan Niendieker's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Niendieker play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Niendieker most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Stephan Niendieker's FIDE rating?
Stephan Niendieker is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Stephan Niendieker played?
Our database contains 35 games by Stephan Niendieker, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses (14.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Niendieker?
35 games by Stephan Niendieker 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.