Prepare against Soren Nygaard
DNK · World #93,567 classical · FIDE ID 1426141
When preparing against Soren Nygaard, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 124 games by Soren Nygaard, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Soren Nygaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soren Nygaard 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 | 1,748 | 1,818 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,849 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 59 | 20 | 45 | 47.6% |
| As White | 61 | 33 | 9 | 19 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 26 | 11 | 26 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soren Nygaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soren Nygaard's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 95.1% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Nygaard usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Nygaard usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Nygaard usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nygaard usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Nygaard usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Nygaard usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 90.3% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 59.3% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 40.7% | 54.5% |
Soren Nygaard's chess games
All 124 games by Soren Nygaard in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 59 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Carsten Pedersen | 1,939 | Hillerod Open | D85 |
| Oct 2019 | Morten Kuhn | 1,887 | Hillerod Vinhuset Stoltz Open | A40 |
| Oct 2019 | Frands Winther Lavrsen | 1,848 | Hillerod Vinhuset Stoltz Open | D07 |
| Mar 2017 | David Christophersen | 1,794 | Hillerod CC 1617 B | A80 |
| Jun 2016 | Rasmus Petersen | 1,737 | Hillerod Byturnering B | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillerod Open | 2021 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,680 |
| ch-Hillerod CC B | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 1,772 |
| Hillerod Byturnering B | 2016 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-Hillerod CC Gr1 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,799 |
| Hillerod CC 1617 B | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 1,838 |
| chT-Hillerod CC B | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,598 |
| ch-Hillerod B | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,803 |
| Hillerod Nordea Cup C | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Soren Nygaard's chess games?
124 games by Soren Nygaard, from Nov 2011 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 Nygaard has played.
What does Soren Nygaard play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Soren Nygaard opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soren Nygaard answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Soren Nygaard play as White?
As White, Soren Nygaard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soren Nygaard play as Black?
As Black, Soren Nygaard most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 46.7% win rate); London System (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Soren Nygaard's FIDE rating?
Soren Nygaard is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Soren Nygaard played?
Our database contains 124 games by Soren Nygaard, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soren Nygaard?
124 games by Soren Nygaard 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.