Prepare against Dagh Nielsen
DNK · World #20,354 classical · FIDE ID 1407791
Our database contains 45 games by Dagh Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dagh Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dagh 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 | 2,054 | 2,175 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,037 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 44.4% |
| As White | 21 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dagh Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dagh Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Dagh Nielsen's chess games
All 45 games by Dagh 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Jonathan Westerberg | 2,312 | ch-Nordic School U20 | C04 |
| Feb 2012 | Even Thingstad | 2,219 | ch-Nordic School U20 | E32 |
| Mar 2012 | Hans Kristian Simonsen | 2,193 | chT-FAI | C10 |
| Oct 2011 | Torbjorn Thomsen | 2,163 | chT-FAI | C10 |
| Jul 2000 | Borge Hjerrild Nielsen | 2,153 | 22nd Politiken Cup | D42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| chT-FAI | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,199 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| Taastrup Open | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,408 |
| ch-Nordic School U20 | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dagh Nielsen's chess games?
45 games by Dagh 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 Dagh Nielsen has played.
What does Dagh Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Dagh Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dagh Nielsen answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Dagh Nielsen play as White?
As White, Dagh Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dagh Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Dagh Nielsen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Dagh Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Dagh Nielsen is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Dagh Nielsen played?
Our database contains 45 games by Dagh Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dagh Nielsen?
45 games by Dagh 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.