Prepare against Michael Nord
DNK · World #22,209 classical · FIDE ID 1433784
When preparing against Michael Nord, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Michael Nord, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Nord's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Nord 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 | 2,039 | 2,117 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,052 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 37.1% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Nord's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Nord's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Nord usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nord usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Nord usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Michael Nord's chess games
All 35 games by Michael Nord in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Thomas Sondergaard Thybo | 2,136 | ch-DEN cand | C55 |
| Apr 2019 | Mariya Vasova | 2,124 | ch-DEN cand | B14 |
| Mar 2016 | Jesper Knudsen | 2,087 | ch-DEN cand | B51 |
| Mar 2018 | Thomas Tange Jepsen | 2,077 | ch-DEN G7-1 | D07 |
| Jun 2011 | Ole Bonnelykke | 2,067 | Odense Fynsmesterskabet | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN cand | 2019 | 13 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| Odense Fynsmesterskabet | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,952 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2018 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Nord's chess games?
35 games by Michael Nord, from Jan 2009 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 Nord has played.
What does Michael Nord play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Michael Nord opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Nord answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Nord play as White?
As White, Michael Nord's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Nord play as Black?
As Black, Michael Nord most often plays: Queen's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael Nord's FIDE rating?
Michael Nord is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Michael Nord played?
Our database contains 35 games by Michael Nord, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Nord?
35 games by Michael Nord 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.