Prepare against Lars Kjoller Nilsson
DNK · World #39,371 classical · FIDE ID 1402544
Our database contains 282 games by Lars Kjoller Nilsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Kjoller Nilsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Kjoller Nilsson 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 | 1,938 | 2,075 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 86 | 54 | 142 | 30.5% |
| As White | 136 | 45 | 30 | 61 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 146 | 41 | 24 | 81 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Kjoller Nilsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Kjoller Nilsson's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 96.3% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues d4 (47.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 87.3% | 37.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 98.2% | 41.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Lars Kjoller Nilsson's chess games
All 282 games by Lars Kjoller Nilsson 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: 86 wins, 54 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/8/11 | 38.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 7/5/15 | 25.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Emanuel Schiendorfer | 2,354 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B81 |
| Jan 1993 | Nikolaos Kalesis | 2,310 | Chania Open 3rd | C56 |
| Jul 2000 | Martin Matthiesen | 2,300 | 22nd Politiken Cup | B57 |
| Jun 2015 | Petr Kucera | 2,281 | 10th Teplice Open | A50 |
| Jan 2012 | Jakob Rathlev | 2,251 | chT-DEN 1112 50th | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 4 | 2,114 |
| Australian Open | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,167 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,198 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,011 |
| Copenhagen Obro 60 years | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Kjoller Nilsson's chess games?
282 games by Lars Kjoller Nilsson, 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 Lars Kjoller Nilsson has played.
What does Lars Kjoller Nilsson play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Lars Kjoller Nilsson opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Kjoller Nilsson answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games).
What openings does Lars Kjoller Nilsson play as White?
As White, Lars Kjoller Nilsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Kjoller Nilsson play as Black?
As Black, Lars Kjoller Nilsson most often plays: Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Lars Kjoller Nilsson's FIDE rating?
Lars Kjoller Nilsson is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Lars Kjoller Nilsson played?
Our database contains 282 games by Lars Kjoller Nilsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 54 draws, 142 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Kjoller Nilsson?
282 games by Lars Kjoller Nilsson 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.