Prepare against Niels Falsig
DNK · World #66,803 classical · FIDE ID 1416081
When preparing against Niels Falsig, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 81 games by Niels Falsig, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Falsig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Falsig 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 | 1,832 | 1,982 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 33.3% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Falsig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Falsig's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Falsig usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Falsig usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Falsig usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 51.9% | 67.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 48.1% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Niels Falsig's chess games
All 81 games by Niels Falsig in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 27 wins, 25 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Christian Karstensen | 1,964 | 1415 Grenzturnering-A | A90 |
| Nov 2013 | Eivind Palm | 1,918 | Grenzturnering 1314 | A90 |
| Dec 2014 | Guido Heinemann | 1,864 | 1415 Grenzturnering-A | D37 |
| Oct 2016 | Holger Martens | 1,817 | Grenzturnering 1617 | E10 |
| Jan 2016 | Stephan Millgramm | 1,817 | Grenzturnering Master 1516 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Grenzturnering 2122 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| Grenzturnering 9th | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,678 |
| Grenzturnering 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,638 |
| Grenzturnering 2223 12th | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,676 |
| Grenzturnering Master 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,842 |
| Grenzturnering 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,035 |
| 1415 Grenzturnering-A | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,945 |
| 10th Grenzturnering | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Falsig's chess games?
81 games by Niels Falsig, from Jun 2013 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 Falsig has played.
What does Niels Falsig play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Niels Falsig opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Falsig answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Niels Falsig play as White?
As White, Niels Falsig's most-played openings in our database are: Horwitz Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Falsig play as Black?
As Black, Niels Falsig most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Niels Falsig's FIDE rating?
Niels Falsig is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Niels Falsig played?
Our database contains 81 games by Niels Falsig, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 25 draws, 29 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Falsig?
81 games by Niels Falsig 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.