Prepare against Jess Nykjaer
DNK · World #37,566 classical · FIDE ID 1427288
Our database contains 43 games by Jess Nykjaer, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jess Nykjaer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jess Nykjaer 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 | 1,946 | 2,028 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,948 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 2,001 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 23.3% |
| As White | 19 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 10.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jess Nykjaer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jess Nykjaer's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c6 (32% of these games) — Nykjaer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Nykjaer usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Nykjaer usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Jess Nykjaer's chess games
All 43 games by Jess Nykjaer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 10 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Martin Lind Mortensen | 2,133 | ch-DEN Kort2 A | B42 |
| Jul 2026 | Frode Benedikt Nielsen | 1,984 | Senior-DM 2026 - 50+ | A21 |
| Jan 2008 | Michael Bohring Madsen | 1,917 | ch-Fyn | B83 |
| Apr 2019 | Kurt Hollesen | 1,913 | ch-DEN G7-2 | B06 |
| Mar 2024 | Daniel Kokholm | 1,906 | DEN-ch sf2 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior-DM 2026 - 50+ | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,964 |
| DEN-ch sf2 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| ch-DEN G7-2 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-Fyn | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,808 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - Kort Påske 1 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,907 |
| ch-DEN Kort2 Gr-1 | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,869 |
| ch-DEN Kort2 A | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,128 |
| chT2-DEN Gr2 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jess Nykjaer's chess games?
43 games by Jess Nykjaer, from Jan 2009 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 Jess Nykjaer has played.
What does Jess Nykjaer play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jess Nykjaer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jess Nykjaer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jess Nykjaer play as White?
As White, Jess Nykjaer's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jess Nykjaer play as Black?
As Black, Jess Nykjaer most often plays: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jess Nykjaer's FIDE rating?
Jess Nykjaer is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Jess Nykjaer played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jess Nykjaer, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jess Nykjaer?
43 games by Jess Nykjaer 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.