Prepare against Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen
IM · FRO · World #1,496 classical · FIDE ID 7200404
When preparing against Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 652 games by Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hogni Egilstoft 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 | 2,411 | 2,416 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,531 | 2,531 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,391 | 2,426 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 652 | 346 | 165 | 141 | 53.1% |
| As White | 315 | 177 | 86 | 52 | 56.2% |
| As Black | 338 | 169 | 80 | 89 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 289 | 91.7% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.5% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.9% | 91.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.3% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (59.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 124 | 77.5% | 58.1% |
| g6 | 9 | 5.6% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.4% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.4% | 64.3% |
| a6 | 4 | 2.5% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 52.7% | 61.2% |
| e6 | 26 | 23.6% | 65.4% |
| f5 | 8 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.4% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen's chess games
All 652 games by Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 346 wins, 165 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 34 | 21/5/8 | 61.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 31 | 13/17/1 | 41.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,642 | Titled Tue | E71 |
| Dec 2024 | Mohamed Haddouche | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Dec 2014 | Axel Smith | 2,479 | 44th Rilton Cup | E70 |
| Jul 2025 | Bjorn Moller Ochsner | 2,478 | Copenhagen CC GM | B51 |
| Jan 2017 | Pia Cramling | 2,453 | 46th Rilton Cup | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2025 | 75 | 58.5 | 2,352 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 43 | 22 | 2,353 |
| Faroes Open | 2018 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,323 |
| Runavik Open | 2018 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,191 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 18 | 16.5 | 2,388 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,177 |
| Oyri Rokur Open | 2016 | 17 | 12 | 1,999 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,277 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Martin Poulsen (19 games) · Hans Kristian Simonsen (15 games) · Olavur Simonsen (14 games) · Luitjen Akselsson Apol (12 games) · Rani Nolsoe (10 games) · Finnbjorn Vang (10 games) · Helgi Dam Ziska (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen's chess games?
652 games by Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen, from Oct 2008 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 Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen has played.
What does Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 315 games with White in our database, Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen play as White?
As White, Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (34 games, 61.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Italian Game (29 games, 51.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 315 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 338 games.
What is Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen is currently rated 2,411 in classical chess, 2,531 in rapid and 2,391 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen played?
Our database contains 652 games by Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 346 wins, 165 draws, 141 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen?
652 games by Hogni Egilstoft 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.