Prepare against Thomas Niedermeier
FM · DEU · World #8,215 classical · FIDE ID 4669983
Our database contains 239 games by Thomas Niedermeier, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Niedermeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Niedermeier 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 | 2,201 | 2,302 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,162 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,234 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 108 | 64 | 67 | 45.2% |
| As White | 120 | 57 | 32 | 31 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 119 | 51 | 32 | 36 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Niedermeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Niedermeier's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 94.2% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Niedermeier usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Niedermeier usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Niedermeier usually continues Bc4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Niedermeier usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Niedermeier usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Niedermeier usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 38.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 23 | 38.3% | 60.9% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 20.0% | 79.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 85.7% | 51.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Thomas Niedermeier's chess games
All 239 games by Thomas Niedermeier in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 108 wins, 64 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Alman Durakovic | 2,331 | chT-AUT2W 1415 | A38 |
| Jul 2011 | Alexander S Kiselev | 2,245 | Pardubice TEV Open | C02 |
| Mar 2014 | Rudolf Wild | 2,231 | Landesliga Sued 1314 | B23 |
| Feb 2014 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,230 | Landesliga Sued 1314 | C12 |
| Apr 2015 | Reiner Huch | 2,225 | Regionalliga SO 1415 | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberbayern | 2012 | 13 | 6 | 2,059 |
| Regionalliga SO 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,194 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,233 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| Regionalliga SO 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| Regionalliga SO 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| 27th Latschach Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,270 |
| Regionalliga SO 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Niedermeier's chess games?
239 games by Thomas Niedermeier, from Oct 2007 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 Thomas Niedermeier has played.
What does Thomas Niedermeier play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Thomas Niedermeier opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Niedermeier answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Thomas Niedermeier play as White?
As White, Thomas Niedermeier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Niedermeier play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Niedermeier most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Thomas Niedermeier's FIDE rating?
Thomas Niedermeier is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Thomas Niedermeier played?
Our database contains 239 games by Thomas Niedermeier, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 64 draws, 67 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Niedermeier?
239 games by Thomas Niedermeier 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.