Prepare against Klaus E. Poulsen
DNK · World #18,732 classical · FIDE ID 1405039
Our database contains 69 games by Klaus E. Poulsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus E. Poulsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus E. Poulsen 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 | 2,068 | 2,148 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 28 | 12 | 29 | 40.6% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus E. Poulsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus E. Poulsen's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues exd5 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Klaus E. Poulsen's chess games
All 69 games by Klaus E. Poulsen 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: 28 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Dusan Nedic | 2,333 | 4th Hamburg CC Easter Open | A58 |
| Oct 2002 | Silas Lund | 2,329 | ch-Copenhagen | B21 |
| May 2016 | Udo Seidens | 2,245 | 26th Schweinfurt Open | A11 |
| Oct 2002 | Nils-Erik Nilsson | 2,182 | ch-Copenhagen | B22 |
| Oct 2002 | Steen Brustrup Petersen | 2,120 | ch-Copenhagen | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,979 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| ch-Copenhagen | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 26th Schweinfurt Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,235 |
| chB-DEN | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 2,012 |
| 4th Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,048 |
| 75 Years-A Bagsvard GSF | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| 11th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus E. Poulsen's chess games?
69 games by Klaus E. Poulsen, 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 Klaus E. Poulsen has played.
What does Klaus E. Poulsen play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Klaus E. Poulsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus E. Poulsen answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Klaus E. Poulsen play as White?
As White, Klaus E. Poulsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus E. Poulsen play as Black?
As Black, Klaus E. Poulsen most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Klaus E. Poulsen's FIDE rating?
Klaus E. Poulsen is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Klaus E. Poulsen played?
Our database contains 69 games by Klaus E. Poulsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus E. Poulsen?
69 games by Klaus E. Poulsen 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.