Prepare against Iver Poulsen
DNK · World #21,582 classical · FIDE ID 1405110
When preparing against Iver Poulsen, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 281 games by Iver Poulsen, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iver Poulsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iver Poulsen 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 | 2,044 | 2,204 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 87 | 100 | 94 | 31.0% |
| As White | 145 | 46 | 47 | 52 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 136 | 41 | 53 | 42 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iver Poulsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iver Poulsen's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 96.6% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues d4 (41.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 94.2% | 49.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 80.9% | 53.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.0% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Iver Poulsen's chess games
All 281 games by Iver Poulsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 87 wins, 100 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 10/11/12 | 30.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 20 | 6/11/3 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Carsten Hoi | 2,404 | 20th North Sea Cup | C60 |
| Jul 2004 | Matthias Bach | 2,354 | 19th North Sea Cup | B29 |
| Jul 2005 | Mads Smith Hansen | 2,350 | 20th North Sea Cup | B28 |
| Apr 2006 | V. Saravanan | 2,349 | 12th Werther Schloss Open A | B33 |
| May 2013 | Bo Jacobsen | 2,319 | Odense Andersen Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2013 | 30 | 14 | 2,073 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 19 | 10 | 2,129 |
| Odense Andersen Open | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 2,152 |
| Marianske Lazne IM | 2006 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,041 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,047 |
| 23rd North Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iver Poulsen's chess games?
281 games by Iver Poulsen, from Jul 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 Iver Poulsen has played.
What does Iver Poulsen play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Iver Poulsen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iver Poulsen answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Iver Poulsen play as White?
As White, Iver Poulsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iver Poulsen play as Black?
As Black, Iver Poulsen most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Iver Poulsen's FIDE rating?
Iver Poulsen is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Iver Poulsen played?
Our database contains 281 games by Iver Poulsen, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 100 draws, 94 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iver Poulsen?
281 games by Iver Poulsen 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.