Prepare against Knud Poulsen
DNK · World #60,200 classical · FIDE ID 1422324
When preparing against Knud Poulsen, expect 1.c4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 40 games by Knud Poulsen, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Knud Poulsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Knud 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 | 1,855 | 1,949 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,837 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 30.0% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Knud Poulsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Knud Poulsen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 90.0% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 90% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Knud Poulsen's chess games
All 40 games by Knud Poulsen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Dresden Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Richard Lilja | 2,138 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | A24 |
| Feb 2023 | Kai Ortoft | 1,923 | ch-DEN Seniors | E04 |
| Jul 2018 | Carsten Juul Nielsen | 1,909 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A17 |
| Feb 2023 | Arne Dan Fjordside | 1,829 | ch-DEN Seniors | A18 |
| Feb 2003 | Torben Autzen | 1,648 | Frederikssund DSU 100 Years D | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 7 | 1,657 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,926 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,608 |
| Frederikssund DSU 100 Years D | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,645 |
| Aarhus Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Knud Poulsen's chess games?
40 games by Knud Poulsen, from Mar 2013 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 Knud Poulsen has played.
What does Knud Poulsen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Knud Poulsen opens with 1.c4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Knud Poulsen answers 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Knud Poulsen play as White?
As White, Knud Poulsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Knud Poulsen play as Black?
As Black, Knud Poulsen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Knud Poulsen's FIDE rating?
Knud Poulsen is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Knud Poulsen played?
Our database contains 40 games by Knud Poulsen, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Knud Poulsen?
40 games by Knud 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.