Prepare against Niels-Peter Nielsen
DNK · World #21,717 classical · FIDE ID 1402331
Our database contains 180 games by Niels-Peter Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels-Peter Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels-Peter 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 | 2,043 | 2,184 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,113 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 51 | 70 | 59 | 28.3% |
| As White | 90 | 31 | 37 | 22 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 90 | 20 | 33 | 37 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels-Peter Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels-Peter Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 80.0% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 8.9% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.8% | 85.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.5% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.8% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 58.8% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 32.4% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Niels-Peter Nielsen's chess games
All 180 games by Niels-Peter 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: 51 wins, 70 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Keith C Arkell | 2,392 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | B15 |
| Sep 1984 | Bo Jacobsen | 2,325 | Aarhus Festuge A | A43 |
| Jan 1993 | Jens Jorgen Christiansen | 2,270 | Aalborg Open | B07 |
| Oct 2011 | Lars Hansen | 2,245 | chT-DEN 1112 50th | B20 |
| Nov 2002 | Eydun Nolsoe | 2,236 | 30th Taastrup Anniversary Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,099 |
| Aalborg Open | 1993 | 13 | 7 | 2,384 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,163 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,277 |
| 30th Taastrup Anniversary Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,240 |
| Aarhus Festuge A | 1984 | 9 | 5 | 2,351 |
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels-Peter Nielsen's chess games?
180 games by Niels-Peter 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-Peter Nielsen has played.
What does Niels-Peter Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Niels-Peter Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels-Peter Nielsen answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Niels-Peter Nielsen play as White?
As White, Niels-Peter Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels-Peter Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Niels-Peter Nielsen most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Niels-Peter Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Niels-Peter Nielsen is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Niels-Peter Nielsen played?
Our database contains 180 games by Niels-Peter Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 70 draws, 59 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels-Peter Nielsen?
180 games by Niels-Peter 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.