Prepare against Henrik Smidt-Nielsen
DNK · World #36,779 classical · FIDE ID 1410369
Our database contains 41 games by Henrik Smidt-Nielsen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Smidt-Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Smidt-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 | 1,950 | 2,011 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,953 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,919 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 36.6% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Smidt-Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Smidt-Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 59.1% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Smidt-Nielsen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Smidt-Nielsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Smidt-Nielsen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Smidt-Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Smidt-Nielsen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Smidt-Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Henrik Smidt-Nielsen's chess games
All 41 games by Henrik Smidt-Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Gerd Kuhn | 2,049 | Railway 5 Countries 32nd | D47 |
| Sep 2022 | Miloslav Klima | 1,964 | Railway 5 Countries 32nd | B25 |
| Nov 2018 | Birger Olsen | 1,913 | chT2-DEN Gr2 | D06 |
| Apr 2013 | Verner Christensen | 1,850 | Koge 3+ EMT | B38 |
| Mar 2019 | Kasper Larsen | 1,841 | chT2-DEN Gr2 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,851 |
| Koge 3+ EMT | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| Railway 5 Countries 32nd | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-DEN Rapid Open B | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,905 |
| chT2-DEN Gr2 | 2019 | 2 | 2 | 2,277 |
| chT-HK 1920 Master | 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
| chT-HK 1819 Master | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,017 |
| chT-DEN 1 2122 Gr1 | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Smidt-Nielsen's chess games?
41 games by Henrik Smidt-Nielsen, from May 2010 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 Henrik Smidt-Nielsen has played.
What does Henrik Smidt-Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Henrik Smidt-Nielsen opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Smidt-Nielsen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Henrik Smidt-Nielsen play as White?
As White, Henrik Smidt-Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Smidt-Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Smidt-Nielsen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Henrik Smidt-Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Henrik Smidt-Nielsen is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (May 2019).
How many games has Henrik Smidt-Nielsen played?
Our database contains 41 games by Henrik Smidt-Nielsen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Smidt-Nielsen?
41 games by Henrik Smidt-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.