Prepare against Nils Michaelsen
IM · DEU · World #2,294 classical · FIDE ID 4603028
Our database contains 532 games by Nils Michaelsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils Michaelsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Michaelsen 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 | 2,368 | 2,440 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 532 | 191 | 219 | 122 | 35.9% |
| As White | 276 | 113 | 116 | 47 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 256 | 78 | 103 | 75 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 274 | 99.3% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Michaelsen usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Michaelsen usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Michaelsen usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Michaelsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Michaelsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 57.7% | 51.8% |
| e5 | 22 | 22.7% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 18 | 18.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 89.4% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 9.6% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Nils Michaelsen's chess games
All 532 games by Nils Michaelsen 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: 191 wins, 219 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 15/14/4 | 45.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 33 | 20/12/1 | 60.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 32 | 17/12/3 | 53.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 12/11/10 | 36.4% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 22 | 3/7/12 | 13.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 9/7/0 | 56.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1998 | Friso Nijboer | 2,605 | Bundesliga 1997-98 | A69 |
| Aug 1999 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,555 | 2nd Pyramiden Franken Cup | B31 |
| Aug 1999 | Vladimir Chuchelov | 2,535 | 2nd Pyramiden Franken Cup | A14 |
| Jan 1991 | Gerald Hertneck | 2,535 | Bundesliga 1990-91 | A34 |
| Aug 1999 | Stefan Kindermann | 2,527 | 2nd Pyramiden Franken Cup | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg | 1993 | 72 | 45.5 | 2,402 |
| Hamburg HSV | 1987 | 20 | 8 | 2,269 |
| ch-FRG 20 | 1989 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 15 | 9 | 2,448 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,443 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,444 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 14 | 6 | 2,382 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 13 | 8 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Michaelsen's chess games?
532 games by Nils Michaelsen, 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 Nils Michaelsen has played.
What does Nils Michaelsen play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Nils Michaelsen opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Michaelsen answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Nils Michaelsen play as White?
As White, Nils Michaelsen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (32 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Michaelsen play as Black?
As Black, Nils Michaelsen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 13.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Nils Michaelsen's FIDE rating?
Nils Michaelsen is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Nils Michaelsen played?
Our database contains 532 games by Nils Michaelsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 191 wins, 219 draws, 122 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Michaelsen?
532 games by Nils Michaelsen 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.