Prepare against Michael Nielsen
DNK · World #12,994 classical · FIDE ID 1406183
Our database contains 146 games by Michael Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 2,128 | 2,170 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 69 | 37 | 40 | 47.3% |
| As White | 74 | 39 | 16 | 19 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 72 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 81.1% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 13 | 17.6% | 76.9% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Bg5 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 76.9% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues b4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 61.1% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 30.6% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Michael Nielsen's chess games
All 146 games by Michael Nielsen 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: 69 wins, 37 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Peter Jakobsen | 2,238 | Valby K41 Autumn A | A45 |
| Jan 2011 | Jorgen Eriksson | 2,202 | 40th Rilton Cup | D46 |
| Jan 2008 | Niels Norskov Laursen | 2,194 | Valby K41 Open 0708 | B01 |
| Sep 2007 | Eric Brondum | 2,169 | Valby K41 Autumn A | A45 |
| Mar 2013 | Janus Christensen | 2,167 | ch-DEN G7-A Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valby K41 Autumn A | 2013 | 20 | 11 | 2,115 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,058 |
| Valby K41 Spring-A | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,041 |
| ch-Valby K41 Aabent 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,136 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,165 |
| Valby K41 Open 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-Copenhagen K41 Aabent 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,064 |
| Valby K41 Open 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Nielsen's chess games?
146 games by Michael Nielsen, 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 Michael Nielsen has played.
What does Michael Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Michael Nielsen opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Nielsen answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Michael Nielsen play as White?
As White, Michael Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Michael Nielsen most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Michael Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Michael Nielsen is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Michael Nielsen played?
Our database contains 146 games by Michael Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 37 draws, 40 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Nielsen?
146 games by Michael 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.