Prepare against Nikolaj Palm
FM · DNK · World #5,236 classical · FIDE ID 1402145
Our database contains 335 games by Nikolaj Palm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaj Palm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaj Palm 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 | 2,267 | 2,364 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 115 | 156 | 64 | 34.3% |
| As White | 175 | 66 | 81 | 28 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 160 | 49 | 75 | 36 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaj Palm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaj Palm's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 150 | 85.7% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 25 | 14.3% | 56.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Palm usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Palm usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Palm usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 56.0% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Palm usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Palm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Palm usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 98.5% | 52.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 96.5% | 57.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Nikolaj Palm's chess games
All 335 games by Nikolaj Palm 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: 115 wins, 156 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 43 | 15/24/4 | 34.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 18 | 10/7/1 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 0/9/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 26 | 9/11/6 | 34.6% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/9/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1992 | Klaus Busch | 2,420 | 14th Politiken Cup | B07 |
| Dec 2008 | Simon Bekker-Jensen | 2,410 | chT-DEN 0809 | E06 |
| Nov 2010 | Torben Sorensen | 2,403 | chT-DEN 1011 49th | A80 |
| Feb 2000 | Mikkel Antonsen | 2,402 | chT-DEN 9900 | A95 |
| Oct 2015 | Uffe Vinter-Schou | 2,374 | chT-DEN 1516 54th | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN cand | 2012 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,342 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,292 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,361 |
| 14th Politiken Cup | 1992 | 10 | 6 | 2,448 |
| chT-DEN 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| chT-DEN 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| Copenhagen Obro 60 years | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| chT-DEN 0910 48th | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaj Palm's chess games?
335 games by Nikolaj Palm, 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 Palm has played.
What does Nikolaj Palm play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Nikolaj Palm opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaj Palm answers 1...e5 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nikolaj Palm play as White?
As White, Nikolaj Palm's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaj Palm play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaj Palm most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Nikolaj Palm's FIDE rating?
Nikolaj Palm is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Nikolaj Palm played?
Our database contains 335 games by Nikolaj Palm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 156 draws, 64 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaj Palm?
335 games by Nikolaj Palm 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.