Prepare against Niels Georg Larsen
DNK · World #34,341 classical · FIDE ID 1434969
When preparing against Niels Georg Larsen, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Niels Georg Larsen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Georg Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Georg Larsen 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 | 1,962 | 2,035 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 19.4% |
| As White | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 11.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Georg Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Georg Larsen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Larsen usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Larsen usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Larsen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Niels Georg Larsen's chess games
All 31 games by Niels Georg Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 6 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Rune Andersen | 2,115 | 12th Taastrup Quick Weekend M1 | B06 |
| Apr 2010 | Jes West Knudsen | 1,909 | 11th Taastrup Quick Weekend B1 | A26 |
| May 2019 | Daniel Andersen | 1,862 | Koge Weekend Mester | A42 |
| Apr 2010 | Kenneth Abildgaard | 1,854 | 11th Taastrup Quick Weekend B1 | A05 |
| May 2019 | Soren Kuhnrich | 1,769 | Koge Weekend Mester | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Taastrup Quick Weekend M1 | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,950 |
| 12th Taastrup Quick Weekend M1 | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,956 |
| Koge Weekend Mester | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,078 |
| 11th Taastrup Quick Weekend B1 | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| 61st chT-DEN 2324 | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,717 |
| chT-DEN 1 2122 Gr1 | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,761 |
| chT-HK 1920 Master | 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,979 |
| chT2-DEN Gr2 | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Georg Larsen's chess games?
31 games by Niels Georg Larsen, from Nov 2009 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 Georg Larsen has played.
What does Niels Georg Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Niels Georg Larsen opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Georg Larsen answers 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niels Georg Larsen play as White?
As White, Niels Georg Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Georg Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Niels Georg Larsen most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Niels Georg Larsen's FIDE rating?
Niels Georg Larsen is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Niels Georg Larsen played?
Our database contains 31 games by Niels Georg Larsen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Georg Larsen?
31 games by Niels Georg Larsen 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.