Prepare against Niels Kristian Kragh
DNK · World #13,335 classical · FIDE ID 1406884
When preparing against Niels Kristian Kragh, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Niels Kristian Kragh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Kristian Kragh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Kristian Kragh 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 | 2,124 | 2,182 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 65 | 65 | 72 | 32.2% |
| As White | 98 | 31 | 30 | 37 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 104 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Kristian Kragh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Kristian Kragh's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 92.9% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.1% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Kragh usually continues Nf3 (42.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kragh usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kragh usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kragh usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kragh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Kragh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 40.5% | 61.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 35.0% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 27.5% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 25.0% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Niels Kristian Kragh's chess games
All 202 games by Niels Kristian Kragh 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: 65 wins, 65 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Jacob Carstensen | 2,285 | 20th Lovfalds EMT A | B22 |
| Mar 2011 | Kresten Schmidt | 2,280 | Valby K41 Spring-A | B77 |
| Jul 2008 | Nils-Ake Malmdin | 2,274 | 30th Politiken Cup | B12 |
| Feb 2010 | Flovin Tor Naes | 2,262 | DEN 75th Ann | D41 |
| Jul 2005 | Kasper Wilken Damm | 2,252 | 20th North Sea Cup | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2019 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,245 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,062 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,038 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,102 |
| DEN 75th Ann | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Kristian Kragh's chess games?
202 games by Niels Kristian Kragh, 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 Kristian Kragh has played.
What does Niels Kristian Kragh play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Niels Kristian Kragh opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Kristian Kragh answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Niels Kristian Kragh play as White?
As White, Niels Kristian Kragh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Kristian Kragh play as Black?
As Black, Niels Kristian Kragh most often plays: Horwitz Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Niels Kristian Kragh's FIDE rating?
Niels Kristian Kragh is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Niels Kristian Kragh played?
Our database contains 202 games by Niels Kristian Kragh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 65 draws, 72 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Kristian Kragh?
202 games by Niels Kristian Kragh 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.