Prepare against Henning Nielsen
DNK · World #25,978 classical · FIDE ID 1402854
Our database contains 97 games by Henning Nielsen, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henning Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henning 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 | 2,011 | 2,219 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,995 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 33 | 19 | 45 | 34.0% |
| As White | 50 | 20 | 11 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 8 | 26 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henning Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henning Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 82.0% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 16.0% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 81.8% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Henning Nielsen's chess games
All 97 games by Henning Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 33 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Dresden Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Nina Hoiberg | 2,266 | ch-DEN cand | C56 |
| Apr 2011 | Eydun Nolsoe | 2,206 | ch-FAI | C45 |
| Apr 2011 | Torbjorn Thomsen | 2,188 | ch-FAI | C44 |
| May 2014 | Morten Topholm | 2,170 | Fredericia Glenco | C24 |
| Apr 2022 | Allan Boldt | 2,150 | ch-DEN Kort2 Gr-1 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,040 |
| 3rd Borup Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,146 |
| ch-FAI | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,870 |
| ch-DEN sf1 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,900 |
| 17th ch-NATO | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,085 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henning Nielsen's chess games?
97 games by Henning Nielsen, from Jan 2005 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 Henning Nielsen has played.
What does Henning Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Henning Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henning Nielsen answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Henning Nielsen play as White?
As White, Henning Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henning Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Henning Nielsen most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Henning Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Henning Nielsen is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Henning Nielsen played?
Our database contains 97 games by Henning Nielsen, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henning Nielsen?
97 games by Henning 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.