Prepare against Per Nielsen
DNK · World #44,347 classical · FIDE ID 1406957
Our database contains 54 games by Per Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Per Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per 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 | 1,916 | 2,074 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 35.2% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Per Nielsen's chess games
All 54 games by Per Nielsen 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Jackie Andersen | 2,267 | 22nd North Sea Cup | D45 |
| Jul 2005 | Oyvind Andersen Lundeby | 2,226 | 20th North Sea Cup | E30 |
| Jul 2005 | Karel Looijmans | 2,191 | 27th Politiken Cup | B21 |
| Jul 2005 | Ole Bonnelykke | 2,131 | 20th North Sea Cup | D00 |
| Apr 2004 | Lars Max Jensen | 2,081 | ch-DEN MA7 Gr2 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 20 | 11 | 2,140 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| 21st North Sea Cup | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,200 |
| ch-DEN MA7 Gr2 | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,017 |
| 11th Paleochora Open | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,861 |
| 18th Wch Seniors | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Nielsen's chess games?
54 games by Per Nielsen, 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 Per Nielsen has played.
What does Per Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Per Nielsen opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Nielsen answers 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Per Nielsen play as White?
As White, Per Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Per Nielsen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Per Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Per Nielsen is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Per Nielsen played?
Our database contains 54 games by Per Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Nielsen?
54 games by Per 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.