Prepare against Niels Chr. Davidsen
DNK · World #44,351 classical · FIDE ID 1405969
When preparing against Niels Chr. Davidsen, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (43%).
Our database contains 56 games by Niels Chr. Davidsen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Niels Chr. Davidsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Chr. Davidsen 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 | 1,916 | 2,112 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,974 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,920 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 19 | 10 | 27 | 33.9% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Chr. Davidsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Chr. Davidsen's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 72.4% | 47.6% |
| f4 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Davidsen usually continues a3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Davidsen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Davidsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 21% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Davidsen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Davidsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Davidsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Niels Chr. Davidsen's chess games
All 56 games by Niels Chr. Davidsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B44 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Jens Mott | 1,929 | ch-DEN Kort 1 | C18 |
| Jul 2026 | Anders Christensen | 1,901 | Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | D43 |
| Sep 2026 | Ole Rysgaard Madsen | 1,889 | DM i Hurtigskak 2026 - Basis | A02 |
| Feb 2012 | Carl Evald Nielsen | 1,880 | ch-DEN Seniors | B33 |
| Feb 2012 | Arne Walther Larsen | 1,845 | ch-DEN Seniors | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN Kort 1 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,902 |
| DM i Hurtigskak 2026 - Basis | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,997 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,796 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,807 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1,850 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,033 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,998 |
| DM i Lynskak 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1,530 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Chr. Davidsen's chess games?
56 games by Niels Chr. Davidsen, from Apr 2003 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 Niels Chr. Davidsen has played.
What does Niels Chr. Davidsen play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Niels Chr. Davidsen opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.f4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Chr. Davidsen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Niels Chr. Davidsen play as White?
As White, Niels Chr. Davidsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Chr. Davidsen play as Black?
As Black, Niels Chr. Davidsen most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Niels Chr. Davidsen's FIDE rating?
Niels Chr. Davidsen is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Niels Chr. Davidsen played?
Our database contains 56 games by Niels Chr. Davidsen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Chr. Davidsen?
56 games by Niels Chr. Davidsen 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.