Prepare against Frode Benedikt Nielsen
DNK · World #30,234 classical · FIDE ID 1405721
When preparing against Frode Benedikt Nielsen, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 165 games by Frode Benedikt Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frode Benedikt Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frode Benedikt 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 | 1,984 | 2,098 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,042 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,093 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 62 | 32 | 71 | 37.6% |
| As White | 82 | 31 | 16 | 35 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 83 | 31 | 16 | 36 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frode Benedikt Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frode Benedikt Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 63.4% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 17 | 20.7% | 41.2% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 9.8% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 41.2% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 88.4% | 53.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
Frode Benedikt Nielsen's chess games
All 165 games by Frode Benedikt Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 62 wins, 32 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Carsten Steinle | 2,229 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C00 |
| Aug 2024 | Ole Larsen | 2,196 | ch-DEN Rapid | E17 |
| May 2008 | Niels Kristian Kragh | 2,149 | Horsholm Tectura Act | B00 |
| Jul 2001 | Ian Aird | 2,136 | 23rd Politiken Cup | C50 |
| Jan 1995 | Patrick Maes | 2,118 | ch-NATO | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,127 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 1,844 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,851 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-Valby K41 Aabent 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-Copenhagen | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| Nordkalottens Rapid | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frode Benedikt Nielsen's chess games?
165 games by Frode Benedikt Nielsen, from Apr 2003 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 Frode Benedikt Nielsen has played.
What does Frode Benedikt Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Frode Benedikt Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frode Benedikt Nielsen answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Frode Benedikt Nielsen play as White?
As White, Frode Benedikt Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frode Benedikt Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Frode Benedikt Nielsen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Frode Benedikt Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Frode Benedikt Nielsen is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Frode Benedikt Nielsen played?
Our database contains 165 games by Frode Benedikt Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 32 draws, 71 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frode Benedikt Nielsen?
165 games by Frode Benedikt 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.