Prepare against Tristan Niermann
FM · DEU · World #2,089 classical · FIDE ID 12990698
When preparing against Tristan Niermann, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Tristan Niermann, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tristan Niermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tristan Niermann 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 | 2,378 | 2,429 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,388 | 2,400 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,306 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 110 | 60 | 74 | 45.1% |
| As White | 123 | 64 | 28 | 31 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 121 | 46 | 32 | 43 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tristan Niermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tristan Niermann's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 61.0% | 68.7% |
| e4 | 26 | 21.1% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 11 | 8.9% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 8.9% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 68.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Niermann usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Niermann usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Niermann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Niermann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Niermann usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Niermann usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 67.7% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 20 | 32.3% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 18 | 46.2% | 52.8% |
Tristan Niermann's chess games
All 244 games by Tristan Niermann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 110 wins, 60 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 30 | 19/5/6 | 63.3% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Christopher Lutz | 2,526 | BL2-West 2324 | B67 |
| Oct 2023 | Yevgeniy Roshka | 2,506 | BL2-West 2324 | B67 |
| Feb 2024 | Christian Seel | 2,477 | BL2-West 2324 | C41 |
| Jan 2024 | Nico Zwirs | 2,476 | Tata Steel Tienkamp | B66 |
| Jan 2024 | Frank Holzke | 2,460 | Tata Steel Tienkamp | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2016 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,065 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,283 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,465 |
| BL2-West 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,554 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,206 |
| Tata Steel Tienkamp | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,513 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tristan Niermann's chess games?
244 games by Tristan Niermann, from Jul 2014 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 Tristan Niermann has played.
What does Tristan Niermann play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Tristan Niermann opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tristan Niermann answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Tristan Niermann play as White?
As White, Tristan Niermann's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (30 games, 63.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tristan Niermann play as Black?
As Black, Tristan Niermann most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Tristan Niermann's FIDE rating?
Tristan Niermann is currently rated 2,378 in classical chess, 2,388 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Tristan Niermann played?
Our database contains 244 games by Tristan Niermann, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 60 draws, 74 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tristan Niermann?
244 games by Tristan Niermann 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.