Prepare against Michael Nielsen
DNK · World #6,312 classical · FIDE ID 1407562
Our database contains 39 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 | 2,239 | 2,241 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16.7% |
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 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 52.4% | 81.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 81.8% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Nielsen's chess games
All 39 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Mogens Thuesen | 2,261 | Koge Niels Juel Cup | A26 |
| Feb 2016 | Asger Paaske | 2,136 | chT-DEN 1516 Gr1 | A34 |
| Apr 2013 | Oksana Kryger | 2,133 | Koge Niels Juel Cup | A14 |
| May 2007 | Peder Ottosen | 2,046 | Valby K41 Spring B | D02 |
| Apr 2007 | Soren Holm Jensen | 2,029 | Valby K41 Spring B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koge Niels Juel Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,247 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,138 |
| Krakow Open | 2005 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,040 |
| Valby K41 Spring B | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 2,245 |
| chT-DEN 1617 Gr1 | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,941 |
| Vojens Autumn | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,283 |
| 3rd Taastrup Quick Weekend A | 2006 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,153 |
| Valby K41 Spring-A | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,839 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Nielsen's chess games?
39 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 21 games with White in our database, Michael Nielsen opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Nielsen answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Michael Nielsen play as White?
As White, Michael Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 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 (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Michael Nielsen is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Michael Nielsen played?
Our database contains 39 games by Michael Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Nielsen?
39 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.