Prepare against Nils Petersen
DNK · World #37,380 classical · FIDE ID 1403346
Our database contains 446 games by Nils Petersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Petersen 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 | 1,947 | 2,107 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 1,937 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 446 | 144 | 137 | 165 | 32.3% |
| As White | 224 | 76 | 70 | 78 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 222 | 68 | 67 | 87 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Petersen's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 196 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 8.9% | 42.5% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nc3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 93.0% | 50.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 61.5% | 40.2% |
| d5 | 35 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
Nils Petersen's chess games
All 446 games by Nils Petersen 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: 144 wins, 137 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 56 | 18/21/17 | 32.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 54 | 20/12/22 | 37.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 55 | 21/17/17 | 38.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 7/10/11 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Amon Simutowe | 2,459 | 3rd Borup Open | B00 |
| Feb 2004 | Bo Garner Christensen | 2,296 | Copenhagen AS04 Centenary | A30 |
| Jan 1994 | P. Rasmussen | 2,285 | Copenhagen Open 2 | C14 |
| Feb 2004 | Ivo Timmermans | 2,237 | Copenhagen AS04 Centenary | B47 |
| Jan 1994 | Ole Alkaersig | 2,190 | 16th Politiken Cup | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Amager | 2015 | 28 | 20 | 1,973 |
| ch-Copenhagen | 2005 | 18 | 9 | 1,932 |
| ch-Amager Aabne CC | 2016 | 15 | 12 | 1,913 |
| ch-Amager A | 2014 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,842 |
| ch-Amager CC | 2011 | 15 | 9 | 1,788 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2019 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| Copenhagen Open 2 | 1994 | 14 | 7 | 2,245 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Petersen's chess games?
446 games by Nils Petersen, 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 Petersen has played.
What does Nils Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Nils Petersen opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Petersen answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Nils Petersen play as White?
As White, Nils Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (56 games, 32.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (54 games, 37.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Nils Petersen most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Nils Petersen's FIDE rating?
Nils Petersen is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Nils Petersen played?
Our database contains 446 games by Nils Petersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 137 draws, 165 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Petersen?
446 games by Nils Petersen 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.