Prepare against Joerg Nielsen
DEU · World #29,688 classical · FIDE ID 24602930
Our database contains 89 games by Joerg Nielsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg 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 | 1,988 | 2,063 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,981 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 38 | 23 | 28 | 42.7% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 53.5% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 19 | 44.2% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues f4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Joerg Nielsen's chess games
All 89 games by Joerg Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 38 wins, 23 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Gerd Kuhn | 2,232 | ch-Pinneberg | D03 |
| Oct 2005 | Andreas Schuette | 2,201 | Hamburg Junge Open | B03 |
| Oct 2005 | Carsten Fehmer | 2,175 | Hamburg Junge Open | A80 |
| Sep 2005 | Siegfried Weiss | 2,118 | ch-Pinneberg | A01 |
| Oct 2007 | Denis Schermer | 2,101 | ch-Pinneberg | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2011 | 34 | 23.5 | 2,104 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 13 | 6 | 1,900 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,049 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,194 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,839 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,947 |
| Cuxhaven Open 2nd | 1992 | 1 | 0 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Nielsen's chess games?
89 games by Joerg Nielsen, from Jul 2004 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 Joerg Nielsen has played.
What does Joerg Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Joerg Nielsen opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Nielsen answers 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Joerg Nielsen play as White?
As White, Joerg Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Nielsen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Joerg Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Joerg Nielsen is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Joerg Nielsen played?
Our database contains 89 games by Joerg Nielsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 28 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Nielsen?
89 games by Joerg 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.