Prepare against Niels Norskov Laursen
FM · DNK · World #8,320 classical · FIDE ID 1404709
When preparing against Niels Norskov Laursen, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 379 games by Niels Norskov Laursen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Norskov Laursen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Norskov Laursen 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 | 2,199 | 2,330 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,220 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,191 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 379 | 152 | 119 | 108 | 40.1% |
| As White | 193 | 81 | 69 | 43 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 186 | 71 | 50 | 65 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Norskov Laursen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Norskov Laursen's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 178 | 92.2% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Laursen usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Laursen usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Laursen usually continues d4 (60.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Laursen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Laursen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Laursen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 65.7% | 67.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 25.4% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 85.7% | 43.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 9.9% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
Niels Norskov Laursen's chess games
All 379 games by Niels Norskov Laursen 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: 152 wins, 119 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 27 | 16/5/6 | 59.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Martin Haubro | 2,410 | Copenhagen GoAudit Open | B42 |
| Sep 2020 | Mikkel Antonsen | 2,390 | chT-DEN 1920 58th | B31 |
| Jul 2001 | Anton Aaberg | 2,373 | 23rd Politiken Cup | B06 |
| Oct 2012 | Mads Boe | 2,362 | chT-DEN 1213 | C41 |
| Jul 2000 | John Arni Nilssen | 2,354 | 22nd Politiken Cup | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN cand | 2018 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,285 |
| Copenhagen GoAudit Open | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 2,191 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,288 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,268 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,326 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,213 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,250 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Norskov Laursen's chess games?
379 games by Niels Norskov Laursen, 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 Norskov Laursen has played.
What does Niels Norskov Laursen play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Niels Norskov Laursen opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Norskov Laursen answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Niels Norskov Laursen play as White?
As White, Niels Norskov Laursen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Norskov Laursen play as Black?
As Black, Niels Norskov Laursen most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Niels Norskov Laursen's FIDE rating?
Niels Norskov Laursen is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Niels Norskov Laursen played?
Our database contains 379 games by Niels Norskov Laursen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 119 draws, 108 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Norskov Laursen?
379 games by Niels Norskov Laursen 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.