Prepare against Soren Skovso Nielsen
DNK · World #156,983 classical · FIDE ID 1410091
When preparing against Soren Skovso Nielsen, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 106 games by Soren Skovso Nielsen, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Soren Skovso Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soren Skovso 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 | 1,618 | 1,770 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 43 | 18 | 45 | 40.6% |
| As White | 53 | 22 | 8 | 23 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 53 | 21 | 10 | 22 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soren Skovso Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soren Skovso Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 62.3% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 18.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 17.0% | 44.4% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 61.9% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 38.1% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Soren Skovso Nielsen's chess games
All 106 games by Soren Skovso Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 43 wins, 18 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Morten Nielsen | 1,921 | Valby K41 Open 0607 | B21 |
| Jan 2010 | Jan Mouritsen | 1,705 | Valby K41 Open 0910 | A47 |
| Oct 2006 | Henrik Ingemann Hansen | 1,677 | Valby K41 Autumn-B | A43 |
| Oct 2009 | Leif Egholm | 1,672 | Valby K41 Autumn-B | C50 |
| Dec 2007 | Allan Ringsborg | 1,658 | Valby K41 Open 0708 | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valby K41 Autumn-B | 2010 | 23 | 10.5 | 1,561 |
| Valby K41 Spring C | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,457 |
| ch-Valby K41 Aabent 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,666 |
| Valby K41 Open 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,522 |
| ch-Valby K41 Aabent 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,470 |
| ch-Copenhagen K41 Aabent 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,679 |
| Valby K41 Open 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| Valby K41 Open 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,689 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Soren Skovso Nielsen's chess games?
106 games by Soren Skovso Nielsen, from Apr 2006 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 Skovso Nielsen has played.
What does Soren Skovso Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Soren Skovso Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soren Skovso Nielsen answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Soren Skovso Nielsen play as White?
As White, Soren Skovso Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soren Skovso Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Soren Skovso Nielsen most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Soren Skovso Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Soren Skovso Nielsen is currently rated 1,618 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,770 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Soren Skovso Nielsen played?
Our database contains 106 games by Soren Skovso Nielsen, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 18 draws, 45 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soren Skovso Nielsen?
106 games by Soren Skovso 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.