Prepare against Poul Erik Harders
DNK · World #91,342 classical · FIDE ID 1416251
When preparing against Poul Erik Harders, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Poul Erik Harders, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Poul Erik Harders's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Poul Erik Harders 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 | 1,754 | 1,783 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 14 | 3 | 36 | 26.4% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Poul Erik Harders's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Poul Erik Harders's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Harders usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Harders usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Harders usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Harders usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Harders usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Poul Erik Harders's chess games
All 53 games by Poul Erik Harders in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Rene Rasmussen | 2,076 | 28th Politiken Cup | B56 |
| Jul 2008 | Eric Nordin | 1,991 | 30th Politiken Cup | B23 |
| Feb 2022 | Finn Andersson | 1,767 | ch-DEN Seniors 65 | B28 |
| Jul 2026 | Jacob Hein | 1,643 | Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | B07 |
| Feb 2022 | Lars Ostergaard Kristensen | 1,530 | ch-DEN Seniors 65 | E86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 6 | 1,524 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,747 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,568 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Poul Erik Harders's chess games?
53 games by Poul Erik Harders, from Feb 2013 to Aug 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 Poul Erik Harders has played.
What does Poul Erik Harders play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Poul Erik Harders opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Poul Erik Harders answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Poul Erik Harders play as White?
As White, Poul Erik Harders's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Poul Erik Harders play as Black?
As Black, Poul Erik Harders most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Poul Erik Harders's FIDE rating?
Poul Erik Harders is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Poul Erik Harders played?
Our database contains 53 games by Poul Erik Harders, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 36 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Poul Erik Harders?
53 games by Poul Erik Harders 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.