Prepare against Niels Christensen
DNK · World #4,316 classical · FIDE ID 1406795
Our database contains 222 games by Niels Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Christensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Christensen 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 | 2,294 | 2,315 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 83 | 72 | 67 | 37.4% |
| As White | 113 | 43 | 40 | 30 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 109 | 40 | 32 | 37 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Christensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Christensen's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 78.8% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.2% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 78.4% | 60.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 85.4% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 14.6% | 75.0% |
Niels Christensen's chess games
All 222 games by Niels Christensen 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: 83 wins, 72 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 30 | 11/7/12 | 36.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1998 | Drazen Sermek | 2,510 | 6th Passau Open | B22 |
| Jan 2020 | Aleksander Alienkin | 2,382 | BL2-West 1920 | A06 |
| Feb 2002 | Hans-Joachim Hecht | 2,375 | Landesliga Sued 0102 | D48 |
| Feb 2020 | Thomas Bohn | 2,329 | BL2-West 1920 | A03 |
| Mar 2003 | Wolfgang Riedel | 2,306 | Landesliga Sued 0203 | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Sued 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,197 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,129 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,065 |
| Landesliga Sued 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,242 |
| 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2000 | 8 | 5 | 2,324 |
| Regionalliga SW 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Regionalliga SW 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 7 | 2,313 |
| Landesliga Sued 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Christensen's chess games?
222 games by Niels Christensen, 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 Niels Christensen has played.
What does Niels Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Niels Christensen opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Christensen answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Niels Christensen play as White?
As White, Niels Christensen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Christensen play as Black?
As Black, Niels Christensen most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Niels Christensen's FIDE rating?
Niels Christensen is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Niels Christensen played?
Our database contains 222 games by Niels Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 72 draws, 67 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Christensen?
222 games by Niels Christensen 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.