Prepare against Nikolaj Borge
IM · DNK · World #2,248 classical · FIDE ID 1400312
Our database contains 732 games by Nikolaj Borge, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaj Borge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaj Borge 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 | 2,370 | 2,411 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,356 | 2,369 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,459 | 2,465 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 732 | 310 | 185 | 237 | 42.3% |
| As White | 374 | 175 | 98 | 101 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 358 | 135 | 87 | 136 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaj Borge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaj Borge's side.
First moves as White (374 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 347 | 92.8% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 20 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Borge usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Borge usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Borge usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Borge usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Borge usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Borge usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 89.1% | 50.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 8.5% | 68.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 55.9% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 35 | 23.0% | 54.3% |
| f5 | 15 | 9.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
Nikolaj Borge's chess games
All 732 games by Nikolaj Borge 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: 310 wins, 185 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 55 | 25/20/10 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 35 | 23/6/6 | 65.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 39 | 15/9/15 | 38.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,620 | Groningen Open | D97 |
| Apr 2023 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,606 | ch-DEN | B87 |
| Oct 2021 | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | 2,602 | ch-DEN | B12 |
| Jan 1997 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,550 | Groningen Open | B47 |
| Oct 2011 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,543 | chT-DEN 1112 50th | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN | 2024 | 72 | 28 | 2,368 |
| Lyngby Open | 1990 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,285 |
| Copenhagen Open 2 | 1994 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,466 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 1998 | 13 | 7 | 2,455 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1990 | 13 | 7 | 2,366 |
| VISA Nordic GP Final | 1999 | 13 | 4 | 2,312 |
| Copenhagen Open | 1992 | 13 | 8 | 2,481 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 1998 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,437 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sune Berg Hansen (15 games) · Lars Schandorff (12 games) · Henrik Danielsen (11 games) · Carsten Hoi (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaj Borge's chess games?
732 games by Nikolaj Borge, 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 Nikolaj Borge has played.
What does Nikolaj Borge play on the first move as White?
Across 374 games with White in our database, Nikolaj Borge opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaj Borge answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Nikolaj Borge play as White?
As White, Nikolaj Borge's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (35 games, 65.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 374 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaj Borge play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaj Borge most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 358 games.
What is Nikolaj Borge's FIDE rating?
Nikolaj Borge is currently rated 2,370 in classical chess, 2,356 in rapid and 2,459 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Nikolaj Borge played?
Our database contains 732 games by Nikolaj Borge, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 310 wins, 185 draws, 237 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaj Borge?
732 games by Nikolaj Borge 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.