Prepare against Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen
IM · DNK · World #4,392 classical · FIDE ID 1400142
Our database contains 2,286 games by Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Ove Fries-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 | 2,291 | 2,459 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,396 | 2,460 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,286 | 810 | 860 | 616 | 35.4% |
| As White | 1,134 | 447 | 441 | 246 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 1,152 | 363 | 419 | 370 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (1,134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 455 | 40.1% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 338 | 29.8% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 222 | 19.6% | 59.9% |
| e3 | 31 | 2.7% | 46.8% |
| c4 | 24 | 2.1% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 20 | 1.8% | 72.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues e4 (81.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (491 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 128 | 26.1% | 56.6% |
| c5 | 90 | 18.3% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 69 | 14.1% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 66 | 13.4% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 52 | 10.6% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 37 | 7.5% | 48.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (414 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 201 | 48.6% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 70 | 16.9% | 43.6% |
| g6 | 60 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 29 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 24 | 5.8% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 21 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen's chess games
All 2,286 games by Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 810 wins, 860 draws, 616 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 120 | 45/30/45 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 101 | 41/40/20 | 40.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 70 | 27/33/10 | 38.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 64 | 25/24/15 | 39.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 55 | 23/22/10 | 41.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 24/21/4 | 49.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 46 | 20/20/6 | 43.5% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 208 | 77/69/62 | 37.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 112 | 31/43/38 | 27.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 73 | 33/17/23 | 45.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 66 | 17/29/20 | 25.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 53 | 17/23/13 | 32.1% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 53 | 18/15/20 | 34.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 50 | 21/13/16 | 42.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 29 | 7/12/10 | 24.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 4/10/10 | 16.7% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Jan H Timman | 2,610 | 36th Politiken Cup | B06 |
| Apr 1999 | Curt Hansen | 2,608 | ch-DEN | B25 |
| Oct 2012 | Nils Grandelius | 2,593 | chT-SWE 1213 | B13 |
| Dec 2021 | Allan Stig Rasmussen | 2,566 | chT-DEN 2122 59th | A00 |
| Jan 2003 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,566 | 32nd Rilton Cup | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN | 2024 | 139 | 60.5 | 2,383 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 83 | 37 | 2,237 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 64 | 41 | 2,384 |
| Fredericia | 2023 | 44 | 24.5 | 2,366 |
| Hamburg HSK IM | 2016 | 29 | 16 | 2,390 |
| Gothenburg Manhem B | 2019 | 27 | 16 | 2,367 |
| Copenhagen GoAudit Open | 2023 | 21 | 15 | 2,366 |
| Klaksvik | 2006 | 20 | 8 | 2,272 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Erling Mortensen (28 games) · Klaus Berg (26 games) · Carsten Hoi (22 games) · Jonny Hector (20 games) · Lars Schandorff (18 games) · Curt Hansen (16 games) · Rasmus Skytte (14 games) · Sune Berg Hansen (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen's chess games?
2,286 games by Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen, from Apr 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 Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen has played.
What does Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 1,134 games with White in our database, Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen answers 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen play as White?
As White, Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (120 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (101 games, 40.6% win rate); Indian Defense (70 games, 38.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen most often plays: Modern Defense (208 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (112 games, 27.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (73 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,152 games.
What is Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,396 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,459 (May 2015).
How many games has Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen played?
Our database contains 2,286 games by Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 810 wins, 860 draws, 616 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen?
2,286 games by Jens Ove Fries-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.