Prepare against Kai Gylling Nielsen
DNK · World #102,861 classical · FIDE ID 1406400
When preparing against Kai Gylling Nielsen, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 215 games by Kai Gylling Nielsen, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kai Gylling Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Gylling 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 | 1,721 | 1,921 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 74 | 44 | 97 | 34.4% |
| As White | 105 | 45 | 15 | 45 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 110 | 29 | 29 | 52 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Gylling Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Gylling Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 40.0% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 23.8% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 22 | 21.0% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 13.3% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 41.1% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 15 | 26.8% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 87.5% | 30.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Kai Gylling Nielsen's chess games
All 215 games by Kai Gylling Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 74 wins, 44 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Jacob Kaaber-Hansen | 2,206 | 30th Politiken Cup | B77 |
| Aug 2011 | Anders Johansson | 2,089 | 33rd Politiken Cup | D02 |
| Oct 2015 | Julius Chittka | 2,053 | Koge Xtracon Open | D02 |
| Oct 2013 | Jesper Pondal | 2,031 | Koge Xtracon Open | A90 |
| Aug 2011 | Carina Eilegaard Jorgensen | 2,030 | 33rd Politiken Cup | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 15.5 | 1,647 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,839 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,697 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,817 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Gylling Nielsen's chess games?
215 games by Kai Gylling Nielsen, from Jan 2008 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 Kai Gylling Nielsen has played.
What does Kai Gylling Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Kai Gylling Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Gylling Nielsen answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kai Gylling Nielsen play as White?
As White, Kai Gylling Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Gylling Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Kai Gylling Nielsen most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Kai Gylling Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Kai Gylling Nielsen is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (May 2012).
How many games has Kai Gylling Nielsen played?
Our database contains 215 games by Kai Gylling Nielsen, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 44 draws, 97 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Gylling Nielsen?
215 games by Kai Gylling 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.