Prepare against Borge Hjerrild Nielsen
DNK · World #46,778 classical · FIDE ID 1405128
Our database contains 208 games by Borge Hjerrild Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Borge Hjerrild Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borge Hjerrild 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 | 1,906 | 2,148 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 75 | 72 | 61 | 36.1% |
| As White | 104 | 43 | 35 | 26 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 104 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 98.1% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (74.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 50 | 96.2% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 97.1% | 47.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Borge Hjerrild Nielsen's chess games
All 208 games by Borge Hjerrild Nielsen 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: 75 wins, 72 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 10/5/0 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Silas Lund | 2,283 | 25th Politiken Cup | D36 |
| Feb 2000 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,135 | Taastrup Open | B17 |
| Jan 1998 | Carsten Hejberg | 2,120 | Mester Aktiv Alliancen | D36 |
| Jan 1997 | Arne Karlsen | 2,105 | Aktiv Alliancen-B | D10 |
| Jan 1997 | Morten Moller Hansen | 2,090 | Aktiv Alliancen-B | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taastrup Open | 2001 | 18 | 13 | 2,024 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,284 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,288 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,089 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,789 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borge Hjerrild Nielsen's chess games?
208 games by Borge Hjerrild Nielsen, 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 Borge Hjerrild Nielsen has played.
What does Borge Hjerrild Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Borge Hjerrild Nielsen opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borge Hjerrild Nielsen answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Borge Hjerrild Nielsen play as White?
As White, Borge Hjerrild Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borge Hjerrild Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Borge Hjerrild Nielsen most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Borge Hjerrild Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Borge Hjerrild Nielsen is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Borge Hjerrild Nielsen played?
Our database contains 208 games by Borge Hjerrild Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 72 draws, 61 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borge Hjerrild Nielsen?
208 games by Borge Hjerrild 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.