Prepare against Andre Nielsen
FM · Norway · World #2,944 classical · FIDE ID 1518240
When preparing against Andre Nielsen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 5.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 443 games by Andre Nielsen, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andre Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andre Nielsen 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 | 2,340 | 2,340 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,112 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,116 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 443 | 176 | 120 | 147 | 39.7% |
| As White | 220 | 89 | 65 | 66 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 223 | 87 | 55 | 81 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andre Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andre Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 219 | 99.5% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (58.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 67.0% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 27 | 27.8% | 68.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.2% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 88.5% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.7% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 5.7% | 70.0% |
Andre Nielsen's chess games
All 443 games by Andre Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - Aug 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: 176 wins, 120 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 32 | 10/13/9 | 31.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 1/8/10 | 5.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,587 | Reykjavik Open | D27 |
| Dec 2023 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,524 | 97th Hastings Masters Open | B81 |
| Dec 2023 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,490 | 97th Hastings Masters Open | A22 |
| Aug 2024 | Emil Hermansson | 2,429 | Trondheim Lewis Open | B12 |
| Oct 2024 | Linus Johansson | 2,416 | TCh-NOR Elite 2024-25 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 24 | 2,176 |
| ch-Alta CC | 2016 | 28 | 17.5 | 1,595 |
| Wch U12 | 2014 | 19 | 10 | 1,976 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-NOR U12 | 2015 | 10 | 8 | 1,558 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,681 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,131 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andre Nielsen's chess games?
443 games by Andre Nielsen, from Sep 2013 to Aug 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 Andre Nielsen has played.
What does Andre Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Andre Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andre Nielsen answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Andre Nielsen play as White?
As White, Andre Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 48.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andre Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Andre Nielsen most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (19 games, 5.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Andre Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Andre Nielsen is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andre Nielsen played?
Our database contains 443 games by Andre Nielsen, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 120 draws, 147 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andre Nielsen?
443 games by Andre Nielsen 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.