Prepare against Palle Nielsen
DNK · World #111,076 classical · FIDE ID 1408526
When preparing against Palle Nielsen, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 186 games by Palle Nielsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Palle Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Palle Nielsen 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 | 1,698 | 1,896 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 65 | 35 | 86 | 34.9% |
| As White | 95 | 38 | 21 | 36 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 91 | 27 | 14 | 50 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Palle Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Palle Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 55.8% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 23 | 24.2% | 45.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 12.6% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.3% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 36.4% | 28.1% |
| c5 | 14 | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 34.6% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Palle Nielsen's chess games
All 186 games by Palle Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 65 wins, 35 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Peter Erik Olsen | 2,224 | 30th Politiken Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2008 | Michael Agermose Jensen | 2,096 | 30th Politiken Cup | B27 |
| Jul 2007 | Tomas Carnstam | 2,091 | 29th Politiken Cup | B06 |
| Jul 2006 | Espen Haugstad | 2,046 | 28th Politiken Cup | A22 |
| Aug 2010 | Bjarni Jens Kristinsson | 2,044 | 32nd Politiken Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 17.5 | 1,795 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,082 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,902 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,781 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,652 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,833 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,046 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Palle Nielsen's chess games?
186 games by Palle Nielsen, from Jul 2004 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 Palle Nielsen has played.
What does Palle Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Palle Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Palle Nielsen answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Palle Nielsen play as White?
As White, Palle Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Palle Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Palle Nielsen most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Palle Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Palle Nielsen is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Palle Nielsen played?
Our database contains 186 games by Palle Nielsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 35 draws, 86 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Palle Nielsen?
186 games by Palle Nielsen 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.