Prepare against Allan Poulsen
FM · DNK · World #12,850 classical · FIDE ID 1400533
Our database contains 264 games by Allan Poulsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Allan Poulsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Allan Poulsen 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 | 2,130 | 2,315 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 88 | 79 | 96 | 33.3% |
| As White | 140 | 52 | 43 | 44 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 124 | 36 | 36 | 52 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Allan Poulsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Allan Poulsen's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 84.3% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 12.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 75.5% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 61.0% | 36.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 19.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Allan Poulsen's chess games
All 264 games by Allan Poulsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 88 wins, 79 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1981 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,495 | Svendborg | A04 |
| Jul 1980 | Jan Plachetka | 2,480 | Copenhagen Open (Politiken Cup) | B90 |
| Jul 1980 | Haukur Angantysson | 2,425 | Copenhagen Open (Politiken Cup) | C64 |
| Jan 1980 | Steen Fedder | 2,410 | ch-Copenhagen 61 | B97 |
| Jan 1986 | Bernd Stein | 2,405 | 8th Politiken Cup | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Politiken Cup | 1986 | 10 | 5 | 2,362 |
| Copenhagen Open 03 (Politiken Cup 02) | 1981 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-DEN65 Mesterskabet | 1974 | 10 | 6.5 | – |
| Copenhagen Open-06 (Politiken Cup-05) | 1984 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| 9th Politiken Cup | 1987 | 10 | 5 | 2,341 |
| ch-DEN63 Mesterskabet | 1972 | 10 | 5 | – |
| Copenhagen Open (Politiken Cup) | 1980 | 10 | 7 | 2,568 |
| Copenhagen Open-05 | 1983 | 9 | 3 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Allan Poulsen's chess games?
264 games by Allan Poulsen, from Apr 2003 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 Allan Poulsen has played.
What does Allan Poulsen play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Allan Poulsen opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Allan Poulsen answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Allan Poulsen play as White?
As White, Allan Poulsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Allan Poulsen play as Black?
As Black, Allan Poulsen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Allan Poulsen's FIDE rating?
Allan Poulsen is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Allan Poulsen played?
Our database contains 264 games by Allan Poulsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 79 draws, 96 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Allan Poulsen?
264 games by Allan Poulsen 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.