Prepare against Pia Nielsen
DNK · World #148,820 classical · FIDE ID 1409700
When preparing against Pia Nielsen, expect 1.c3 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (43%).
Our database contains 37 games by Pia Nielsen, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pia Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pia 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 | 1,597 | 1,675 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,516 | 1,577 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,502 | 1,607 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 4 | 13 | 20 | 10.8% |
| As White | 18 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 5.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pia Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pia Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c3 | 11 | 61.1% | 31.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c3 — 61% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Pia Nielsen's chess games
All 37 games by Pia Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Sep 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: 4 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Li Li Peng | 1,895 | Danish Women's Championship 2026 | B18 |
| Feb 2026 | Vinni Norremark | 1,646 | Danish Women's Championship 2026 | A00 |
| Jul 2019 | Jonbert M. S. Jensen | 1,461 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B06 |
| Apr 2019 | Emil Zander | 1,422 | DEN-ch Kort 1-3 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 2 | 1,378 |
| Danish Women's Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,754 |
| DEN-ch Kort 1-3 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,538 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - Kort Påske 1 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,588 |
| Obro x CXU New Year 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| DM i Hurtigskak 2026 - Basis | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,473 |
| DM i Lynskak 2026 - Basis | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,369 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pia Nielsen's chess games?
37 games by Pia Nielsen, from Oct 2015 to Sep 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 Pia Nielsen has played.
What does Pia Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Pia Nielsen opens with 1.c3 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pia Nielsen answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Pia Nielsen play as White?
As White, Pia Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Saragossa Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pia Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Pia Nielsen most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Pia Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Pia Nielsen is currently rated 1,597 in classical chess, 1,516 in rapid and 1,502 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,675 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Pia Nielsen played?
Our database contains 37 games by Pia Nielsen, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (10.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pia Nielsen?
37 games by Pia 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.