Prepare against Nicolai Kistrup
IM · DNK · World #1,724 classical · FIDE ID 1444816
When preparing against Nicolai Kistrup, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 29.3% over 41 games.
Our database contains 772 games by Nicolai Kistrup, covering Nov 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolai Kistrup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolai Kistrup 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 | 2,398 | 2,423 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,236 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,292 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 772 | 317 | 193 | 262 | 41.1% |
| As White | 373 | 154 | 90 | 129 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 399 | 163 | 103 | 133 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolai Kistrup's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolai Kistrup's side.
First moves as White (373 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 264 | 70.8% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 76 | 20.4% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 18 | 4.8% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kistrup usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kistrup usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kistrup usually continues e4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kistrup usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kistrup usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Kistrup usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 101 | 54.9% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 77 | 41.8% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.3% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 92.9% | 53.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Nicolai Kistrup's chess games
All 772 games by Nicolai Kistrup in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - Sep 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: 317 wins, 193 draws, 262 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 44 | 25/5/14 | 56.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 41 | 21/9/11 | 51.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 41 | 12/10/19 | 29.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 28 | 9/5/14 | 32.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,559 | TCh-NOR Elite 2024-25 | E01 |
| May 2025 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 2,528 | Kronborg Chess GM 1 | C44 |
| Jun 2025 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,508 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | B51 |
| May 2025 | Allan Stig Rasmussen | 2,506 | SonFlow Cup | A30 |
| Mar 2025 | Dusan Popovic | 2,494 | Prague Int Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2017 | 35 | 16 | 2,033 |
| Copenhagen CC IM | 2023 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,416 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2023 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,218 |
| Copenhagen CC GM | 2025 | 18 | 12 | 2,526 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,317 |
| ch-Bronshoj A | 2016 | 17 | 10 | 2,156 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2022 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,281 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen (12 games) · Viktor Haarmark Nielsen (11 games) · Filip Boe Olsen (10 games) · Jonny Hector (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolai Kistrup's chess games?
772 games by Nicolai Kistrup, from Nov 2012 to Sep 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 Nicolai Kistrup has played.
What does Nicolai Kistrup play on the first move as White?
Across 373 games with White in our database, Nicolai Kistrup opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolai Kistrup answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Nicolai Kistrup play as White?
As White, Nicolai Kistrup's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (44 games, 56.8% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 51.2% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 29.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 373 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolai Kistrup play as Black?
As Black, Nicolai Kistrup most often plays: Indian Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Réti Opening (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 399 games.
What is Nicolai Kistrup's FIDE rating?
Nicolai Kistrup is currently rated 2,398 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Nicolai Kistrup played?
Our database contains 772 games by Nicolai Kistrup, covering Nov 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 317 wins, 193 draws, 262 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolai Kistrup?
772 games by Nicolai Kistrup 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.