Prepare against Niels Lauritsen
DNK · World #38,257 classical · FIDE ID 1404474
Our database contains 84 games by Niels Lauritsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Lauritsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Lauritsen 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 | 1,943 | 2,216 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,045 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,021 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 23 | 35 | 26 | 27.4% |
| As White | 44 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 17 | 14 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 75.0% | 53.0% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 13.6% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 11.4% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 13 | 81.3% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Niels Lauritsen's chess games
All 84 games by Niels Lauritsen 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: 23 wins, 35 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Erik Sobjerg | 2,320 | ch-DEN qual | C12 |
| Jul 1998 | Henri Koskinen | 2,310 | 20th Politiken Cup | B07 |
| Sep 1996 | Hsiang Ming Foo | 2,195 | Olympiad-32 | C14 |
| Jul 1998 | Stephen Fairbairn | 2,175 | 20th Politiken Cup | D18 |
| Jul 1998 | Morten Nielsen | 2,150 | 20th Politiken Cup | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,355 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 11 | 3 | 2,120 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,825 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-DEN qual | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-DEN sf4 | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Lauritsen's chess games?
84 games by Niels Lauritsen, 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 Lauritsen has played.
What does Niels Lauritsen play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Niels Lauritsen opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nc3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Lauritsen answers 1...Nc6 (81% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Niels Lauritsen play as White?
As White, Niels Lauritsen's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Lauritsen play as Black?
As Black, Niels Lauritsen most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Mikenas Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Niels Lauritsen's FIDE rating?
Niels Lauritsen is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Niels Lauritsen played?
Our database contains 84 games by Niels Lauritsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 35 draws, 26 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Lauritsen?
84 games by Niels Lauritsen 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.