FMNiels Willems
FranceBorn 2001FIDE ID 20695586
Niels Willems is a FIDE master from France. On FIDE's November 2026 list Niels Willems is ranked #1774 in the world in classical chess with a rating of 2396.
Classical
2396
World #1774 +2
Rapid
2296
World #2498 0
Blitz
2381
World #1249 0
#68 in France2396 12-month high (November 2026)FIDE list: November 2026
Rating history
ClassicalRapidBlitz
Results in broadcast events
Games 6Score 67%Performance 2491Avg. opponent 2371White +3 =1 −0Black +0 =1 −1
WLDWDW
| Result | Opponent | Rtg |
|---|---|---|
| W | GMChristian Bauer | 2556 |
| L | IMValery Atlas | 2387 |
| D | IMRalph Buss | 2326 |
| W | IMMichael Hochstrasser | 2308 |
| D | FMDieter, Dr. Knoedler | 2265 |
| W | IMEvgeny Degtiarev | 2383 |
Openings as White
- English Opening3 games, 100%
- Tarrasch Defense1 game, 50%
Openings as Black
- Sicilian Defense1 game, 0%
- Nimzo-Indian Defense1 game, 50%
Results come from tournaments broadcast on ChessTerra events, not a full career record.
Match odds
Ratings and ranks from FIDE's official November 2026 list, updated on the 1st of each month.