Prepare against Poul Erik Nielsen
DNK · World #14,071 classical · FIDE ID 1400800
When preparing against Poul Erik Nielsen, expect 1.c4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Poul Erik Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Poul Erik Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Poul Erik 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 | 2,115 | 2,270 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,195 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,185 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 9.4% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 6.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Poul Erik Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Poul Erik Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 81% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 19% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Poul Erik Nielsen's chess games
All 32 games by Poul Erik 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: 3 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Tobias Christensen | 2,366 | chT-DEN 1011 49th | A13 |
| Jan 2013 | Martin Haubro | 2,151 | chT-DEN 1213 | A20 |
| Feb 2018 | Jakob Bjerre Jensen | 2,141 | chT-DEN 1718 Gr3 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-DEN 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,274 |
| chT-DEN 1011 49th | 2011 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,057 |
| chT-DEN 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 1 | 2,060 |
| chT-DEN 1314 52nd | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,181 |
| chT-DEN 1920 58th | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,930 |
| chT-DEN 0203 | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,991 |
| chT-DEN 1718 Gr3 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,541 |
| chT-DEN 1819 Gr2 | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Poul Erik Nielsen's chess games?
32 games by Poul Erik 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 Poul Erik Nielsen has played.
What does Poul Erik Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Poul Erik Nielsen opens with 1.c4 (81% of games), 1.g3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Poul Erik Nielsen answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Poul Erik Nielsen play as White?
As White, Poul Erik Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Poul Erik Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Poul Erik Nielsen most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Poul Erik Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Poul Erik Nielsen is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Poul Erik Nielsen played?
Our database contains 32 games by Poul Erik Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (9.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Poul Erik Nielsen?
32 games by Poul Erik 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.