Prepare against Kurt Sogaard Nielsen
DNK · World #79,498 classical · FIDE ID 1433288
When preparing against Kurt Sogaard Nielsen, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 76 games by Kurt Sogaard Nielsen, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Sogaard Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Sogaard 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 | 1,791 | 1,810 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,834 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 41 | 9 | 26 | 53.9% |
| As White | 39 | 21 | 4 | 14 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 20 | 5 | 12 | 54.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Sogaard Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Sogaard Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 92.3% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Kurt Sogaard Nielsen's chess games
All 76 games by Kurt Sogaard Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 41 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Bent Wester Petersen | 1,805 | Faxe Eftermiddag A | D45 |
| Apr 2016 | Lindved Sorensen | 1,797 | Faxe Dags Open | A33 |
| May 2016 | Svend Eckert | 1,732 | Faxe Dags Open | E94 |
| Apr 2017 | Hans E. Andersen | 1,664 | Faxe Dags Open | B51 |
| Oct 2015 | Per Christoffersen | 1,611 | Faxe Eftermiddag B | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faxe Dags Open | 2017 | 21 | 11 | 1,689 |
| ch-Rodovre B | 2009 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,698 |
| Roskilde 100 years | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,563 |
| Koge Bugt B | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,653 |
| ch-Damhus C | 2011 | 7 | 6 | 1,762 |
| Faxe Eftermiddag A | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,625 |
| 14th Taastrup Quick Weekend D | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,438 |
| Faxe Eftermiddag B | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Sogaard Nielsen's chess games?
76 games by Kurt Sogaard Nielsen, from Nov 2014 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 Kurt Sogaard Nielsen has played.
What does Kurt Sogaard Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Kurt Sogaard Nielsen opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Sogaard Nielsen answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kurt Sogaard Nielsen play as White?
As White, Kurt Sogaard Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Sogaard Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Sogaard Nielsen most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Kurt Sogaard Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Kurt Sogaard Nielsen is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Kurt Sogaard Nielsen played?
Our database contains 76 games by Kurt Sogaard Nielsen, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (53.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Sogaard Nielsen?
76 games by Kurt Sogaard 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.