Prepare against Nicholas Nielsen
DNK · World #10,481 classical · FIDE ID 1407120
Our database contains 156 games by Nicholas Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas 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 | 2,162 | 2,234 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 61 | 37 | 58 | 39.1% |
| As White | 79 | 31 | 22 | 26 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 77 | 30 | 15 | 32 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 98.7% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 90.7% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Nicholas Nielsen's chess games
All 156 games by Nicholas 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: 61 wins, 37 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Allan Holst | 2,352 | chT-DEN 0809 | A28 |
| Jan 2005 | Kresten Schmidt | 2,352 | chT-DEN 0405 | B33 |
| Jul 2009 | Arne Matthiesen | 2,324 | 31st Politiken Cup | C11 |
| Mar 2009 | Stefan Christensen | 2,319 | chT-DEN 0809 | C03 |
| Nov 2006 | Kaare Hove Kristensen | 2,313 | chT-DEN 0607 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 2010 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,237 |
| Hillerod NSU Open | 2003 | 10 | 7 | 2,181 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-DEN | 2009 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,904 |
| chT-DEN 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| chT-DEN 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Nielsen's chess games?
156 games by Nicholas 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 Nicholas Nielsen has played.
What does Nicholas Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Nicholas Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Nielsen answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Nielsen play as White?
As White, Nicholas Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Nielsen most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Nicholas Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Nielsen is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Nicholas Nielsen played?
Our database contains 156 games by Nicholas Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 37 draws, 58 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Nielsen?
156 games by Nicholas 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.