Prepare against Lars Aaes Nielsen
FM · DNK · World #8,825 classical · FIDE ID 1401726
Our database contains 368 games by Lars Aaes Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars Aaes Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Aaes 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 | 2,189 | 2,279 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,189 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,189 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 137 | 111 | 120 | 37.2% |
| As White | 180 | 75 | 60 | 45 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 188 | 62 | 51 | 75 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Aaes Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Aaes Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 91.7% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 91.7% | 46.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 71.8% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Lars Aaes Nielsen's chess games
All 368 games by Lars Aaes Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 137 wins, 111 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 56 | 22/17/17 | 39.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 35 | 12/9/14 | 34.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| A40 | English Defense | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Mikkel Antonsen | 2,429 | chT-DEN 1819 57th | C54 |
| Oct 2013 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,386 | Koge Xtracon Open | B07 |
| Nov 2006 | Simon Bekker-Jensen | 2,372 | chT-DEN 0607 | E12 |
| Jan 2013 | Roland Reinhard Greger | 2,364 | chT-DEN 1213 | C02 |
| Mar 2006 | Henrik Holmsgaard | 2,344 | chT-DEN 0506 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,268 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,209 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,317 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,286 |
| 13th South Wales Open | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,228 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,176 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Aaes Nielsen's chess games?
368 games by Lars Aaes Nielsen, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Lars Aaes Nielsen has played.
What does Lars Aaes Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Lars Aaes Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Aaes Nielsen answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Lars Aaes Nielsen play as White?
As White, Lars Aaes Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (56 games, 39.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Aaes Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Lars Aaes Nielsen most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (35 games, 34.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate); English Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Lars Aaes Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Lars Aaes Nielsen is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Lars Aaes Nielsen played?
Our database contains 368 games by Lars Aaes Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 111 draws, 120 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Aaes Nielsen?
368 games by Lars Aaes 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.