Prepare against Poul Erik Nielsen
DNK · World #26,266 classical · FIDE ID 1406892
When preparing against Poul Erik Nielsen, expect 1.d4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 72 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 | 2,009 | 2,137 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,016 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 29.2% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 25.6% |
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 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 30.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 24.2% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 21.2% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 37.5% score
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Poul Erik Nielsen's chess games
All 72 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: 21 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Jorgen Jorgensen | 2,212 | ch-DEN Seniors | A04 |
| Feb 2012 | Pouelsten Holm Grabow | 2,186 | ch-DEN Seniors | A85 |
| Apr 2009 | Walter Fasser | 2,068 | 11th chT-EU Seniors | A23 |
| Apr 2009 | Alastair F White | 2,052 | 11th chT-EU Seniors | C55 |
| Feb 2012 | Jorn Bach Sorensen | 2,046 | ch-DEN Seniors | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 1,989 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| Odense Andersen Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,993 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,374 |
| 12th chT-EU Seniors | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Poul Erik Nielsen's chess games?
72 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 33 games with White in our database, Poul Erik Nielsen opens with 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Poul Erik Nielsen answers 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Poul Erik Nielsen play as White?
As White, Poul Erik Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 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 (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Poul Erik Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Poul Erik Nielsen is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Poul Erik Nielsen played?
Our database contains 72 games by Poul Erik Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Poul Erik Nielsen?
72 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.