Prepare against Soren Holst Nielsen
DNK · World #12,316 classical · FIDE ID 1401939
When preparing against Soren Holst Nielsen, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (21% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (61%).
Our database contains 104 games by Soren Holst Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Soren Holst Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soren Holst 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 | 2,137 | 2,225 | Apr 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,171 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 34 | 25 | 45 | 32.7% |
| As White | 55 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 10 | 27 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soren Holst Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soren Holst Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 89.1% | 53.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Bc4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d3 (90.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 60.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Soren Holst Nielsen's chess games
All 104 games by Soren Holst 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: 34 wins, 25 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Lars Bo Hansen | 2,510 | Aarhus Open | B88 |
| Jan 1995 | Jonas Barkhagen | 2,400 | Aarhus Summer | C26 |
| Jan 1995 | Johan Furhoff | 2,345 | 17th Politiken Cup | B07 |
| Jan 1994 | Evarth Dr. Kahn | 2,325 | Budapest FS06 IM-B | B02 |
| Jan 1995 | Carsten Hansen | 2,295 | Aarhus A | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Politiken Cup | 1995 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
| 16th Politiken Cup | 1994 | 10 | 4 | 2,090 |
| 15th Politiken Cup | 1993 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| Budapest FS06 IM-B | 1994 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,055 |
| Aarhus Summer | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,343 |
| Festuge Open | 1991 | 7 | 4 | 2,312 |
| Aarhus A | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,351 |
| Aarhus | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Soren Holst Nielsen's chess games?
104 games by Soren Holst 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 Soren Holst Nielsen has played.
What does Soren Holst Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Soren Holst Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soren Holst Nielsen answers 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games).
What openings does Soren Holst Nielsen play as White?
As White, Soren Holst Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soren Holst Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Soren Holst Nielsen most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Rat Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Soren Holst Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Soren Holst Nielsen is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Soren Holst Nielsen played?
Our database contains 104 games by Soren Holst Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 25 draws, 45 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soren Holst Nielsen?
104 games by Soren Holst 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.