Prepare against Tobias Niesel
DEU · World #31,511 classical · FIDE ID 12962155
When preparing against Tobias Niesel, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 87 games by Tobias Niesel, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Niesel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Niesel 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 | 1,977 | 2,001 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,961 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 34.5% |
| As White | 45 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Niesel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Niesel's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 40 | 88.9% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.7% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Niesel usually continues g3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Niesel usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Niesel usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 83.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Niesel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Niesel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Niesel usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 52.4% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Tobias Niesel's chess games
All 87 games by Tobias Niesel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 30 wins, 30 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Stefan Boehm | 2,010 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | A10 |
| Sep 2016 | Michael Lambertz | 1,980 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | A34 |
| Feb 2018 | Wieslaw Sapkowski | 1,965 | Oberliga NRW 1718 | A14 |
| Feb 2020 | Markus Schlicht | 1,940 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Sued 1920 | A10 |
| Dec 2016 | Maksym Perekhozhuk | 1,881 | chT-GER U20 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,850 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2015 | 14 | 10 | 1,888 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,721 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,025 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,979 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,854 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
| 9th Cologne Longerich Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Niesel's chess games?
87 games by Tobias Niesel, from Nov 2013 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 Tobias Niesel has played.
What does Tobias Niesel play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Tobias Niesel opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Niesel answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Tobias Niesel play as White?
As White, Tobias Niesel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Niesel play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Niesel most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Tobias Niesel's FIDE rating?
Tobias Niesel is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Tobias Niesel played?
Our database contains 87 games by Tobias Niesel, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 30 draws, 27 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Niesel?
87 games by Tobias Niesel 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.