Prepare against Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen
FM · DNK · World #4,902 classical · FIDE ID 1400320
Our database contains 467 games by Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen 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 | 2,276 | 2,399 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,316 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,316 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 467 | 124 | 243 | 100 | 26.6% |
| As White | 225 | 62 | 124 | 39 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 242 | 62 | 119 | 61 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 50 | 22.2% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 49 | 21.8% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 36 | 16.0% | 47.2% |
| g3 | 28 | 12.4% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 24 | 10.7% | 60.4% |
| d3 | 8 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Fries-Nielsen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 25.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 17 | 17.9% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 17 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 16 | 16.8% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 8.4% | 62.5% |
| a6 | 7 | 7.4% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 77.9% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 12.8% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| b5 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen's chess games
All 467 games by Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen 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: 124 wins, 243 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 27 | 9/15/3 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 8/12/13 | 24.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 9/12/1 | 40.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/12/2 | 26.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Jakob Vang Glud | 2,514 | ch-DEN rapid | A10 |
| Jul 1981 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,495 | Esbjerg North Sea Cup-06 | B25 |
| Jul 1977 | Janez Barle | 2,450 | Esbjerg North Sea Cup-02 | B60 |
| Jan 1989 | Erling Mortensen | 2,450 | ch-DEN | C62 |
| Aug 1982 | Peter Scheeren | 2,430 | Copenhagen AS04 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2015 | 25 | 14 | 2,291 |
| ch-DEN | 2004 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-DEN rapid | 2016 | 13 | 9 | 2,412 |
| Esbjerg North Sea Cup-05 | 1980 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
| Deltalift Open | 2015 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-DEN 73 Mesterskabet | 1982 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-DEN 70 Mesterskabet | 1979 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| Silkeborg CC Golden Jubilee | 1980 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,250 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen (11 games)
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Where can I find Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen's chess games?
467 games by Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen, 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 Jorgen Fries-Nielsen has played.
What does Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen opens with 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen answers 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen play as White?
As White, Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 22.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen most often plays: Benoni Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Modern Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen played?
Our database contains 467 games by Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 243 draws, 100 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen?
467 games by Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen 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.