Prepare against Steffen Nielsen
DNK · World #8,613 classical · FIDE ID 1403028
Our database contains 97 games by Steffen Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen 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 | 2,193 | 2,244 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 32 | 22 | 43 | 33.0% |
| As White | 48 | 17 | 11 | 20 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 11 | 23 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 87.5% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 47.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Steffen Nielsen's chess games
All 97 games by Steffen 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: 32 wins, 22 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | John Arni Nilssen | 2,414 | 26th Politiken Cup | B70 |
| Jan 2008 | Bjorn Brinck-Claussen | 2,292 | chT-DEN 0708 | C00 |
| Jul 2004 | Torstein Bae | 2,269 | 26th Politiken Cup | C54 |
| Nov 2006 | Pelle Bank | 2,260 | chT-DEN 0607 | A45 |
| Aug 2003 | Nina Hoiberg | 2,217 | Aarhus CC 100 Anniv Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 1998 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,183 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-Hamburg IJ | 1987 | 9 | 3 | – |
| chT-DEN 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
| chT-DEN 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,346 |
| chT-DEN 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 1 | 1,984 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,238 |
| Aarhus CC 100 Anniv Open | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Nielsen's chess games?
97 games by Steffen 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 Steffen Nielsen has played.
What does Steffen Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Steffen Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Nielsen answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Steffen Nielsen play as White?
As White, Steffen Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Nielsen most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Steffen Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Steffen Nielsen is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Steffen Nielsen played?
Our database contains 97 games by Steffen Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 22 draws, 43 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Nielsen?
97 games by Steffen 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.