Prepare against Nikolaj Mikkelsen
IM · DNK · World #1,014 classical · FIDE ID 1407970
When preparing against Nikolaj Mikkelsen, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 700 games by Nikolaj Mikkelsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaj Mikkelsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaj Mikkelsen 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 | 2,450 | 2,485 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 700 | 307 | 216 | 177 | 43.9% |
| As White | 351 | 168 | 103 | 80 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 349 | 139 | 113 | 97 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaj Mikkelsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaj Mikkelsen's side.
First moves as White (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 321 | 91.5% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 26 | 7.4% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues d4 (67.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 117 | 79.6% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 21 | 14.3% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 74.6% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 21 | 16.7% | 40.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Nikolaj Mikkelsen's chess games
All 700 games by Nikolaj Mikkelsen 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: 307 wins, 216 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 18/8/13 | 46.2% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 18/8/13 | 46.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 16/7/12 | 45.7% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/11/8 | 34.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 13/7/3 | 56.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Sabino Brunello | 2,593 | 35th Politiken Cup | A71 |
| Jan 2010 | Jonny Hector | 2,582 | Copenhagen Challenge | C88 |
| Jun 2012 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,555 | Copenhagen Bronshoj GM | C54 |
| Nov 2011 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,527 | Malta Open | B23 |
| Oct 2012 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,524 | Copenhagen BSF GM | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2014 | 56 | 36.5 | 2,393 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2014 | 34 | 18 | 2,244 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2004 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,276 |
| Kolding Sondex Cup Gp1 | 2015 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,506 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2015 | 14 | 12.5 | 2,529 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 2,417 |
| Valby Scandinavian Open | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,553 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,359 |
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Where can I find Nikolaj Mikkelsen's chess games?
700 games by Nikolaj Mikkelsen, 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 Mikkelsen has played.
What does Nikolaj Mikkelsen play on the first move as White?
Across 351 games with White in our database, Nikolaj Mikkelsen opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaj Mikkelsen answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nikolaj Mikkelsen play as White?
As White, Nikolaj Mikkelsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 351 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaj Mikkelsen play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaj Mikkelsen most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 349 games.
What is Nikolaj Mikkelsen's FIDE rating?
Nikolaj Mikkelsen is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,485 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Nikolaj Mikkelsen played?
Our database contains 700 games by Nikolaj Mikkelsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 307 wins, 216 draws, 177 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaj Mikkelsen?
700 games by Nikolaj Mikkelsen 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.