Prepare against John Holm Nielsen
DNK · World #38,908 classical · FIDE ID 1406256
Our database contains 289 games by John Holm Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Holm Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Holm 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 | 1,940 | 2,081 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 94 | 108 | 87 | 32.5% |
| As White | 141 | 47 | 53 | 41 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 148 | 47 | 55 | 46 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Holm Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Holm Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 137 | 97.2% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 97% of White games, 52.2% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues e4 (48.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 84.6% | 41.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 12.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 91.8% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.2% | 40.0% |
John Holm Nielsen's chess games
All 289 games by John Holm Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 94 wins, 108 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 113 | 40/40/33 | 35.4% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 41 | 17/13/11 | 41.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Orla Jensen | 2,227 | Aktiv Alliancen Open | A23 |
| Feb 2001 | Nils-Erik Nilsson | 2,214 | Taastrup Open | A00 |
| May 2014 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 2,102 | ch-Copenhagen Bronshoj | A48 |
| Oct 2010 | Rasmus Jorgensen | 2,091 | Valby K41 Autumn A | B06 |
| Mar 2017 | Esben Christensen | 2,064 | Copenhagen Bronshoj CC-chA | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Amager CC | 2010 | 24 | 18 | 1,952 |
| ch-Bronshoj B | 2016 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-Bronshoj A | 2019 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,935 |
| Bronshoj SenSommer | 2018 | 14 | 9 | 2,112 |
| Bronshoj Autumn A | 2018 | 13 | 6 | 1,935 |
| Valby K41 Autumn A | 2010 | 12 | 4 | 1,910 |
| Bronshoj SenSommer A | 2016 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,001 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michael Tandrup (15 games) · Esben Christensen (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Holm Nielsen's chess games?
289 games by John Holm Nielsen, from Apr 2003 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 John Holm Nielsen has played.
What does John Holm Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, John Holm Nielsen opens with 1.Nc3 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Holm Nielsen answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does John Holm Nielsen play as White?
As White, John Holm Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (113 games, 35.4% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Holm Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, John Holm Nielsen most often plays: Slav Defense (41 games, 41.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is John Holm Nielsen's FIDE rating?
John Holm Nielsen is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Mar 2011).
How many games has John Holm Nielsen played?
Our database contains 289 games by John Holm Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 108 draws, 87 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Holm Nielsen?
289 games by John Holm 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.