Prepare against Thomas Bach Nielsen
DNK · World #10,089 classical · FIDE ID 1401785
Our database contains 233 games by Thomas Bach Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Bach Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Bach 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 | 2,168 | 2,253 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 76 | 63 | 94 | 32.6% |
| As White | 119 | 41 | 38 | 40 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 114 | 35 | 25 | 54 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Bach Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Bach Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 81.5% | 53.6% |
| f4 | 14 | 11.8% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.2% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 12% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 49 | 94.2% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 30 | 71.4% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
Thomas Bach Nielsen's chess games
All 233 games by Thomas Bach 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: 76 wins, 63 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 35 | 8/10/17 | 22.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Petar Genov | 2,445 | chT-DEN 1819 57th | E17 |
| Apr 2015 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,351 | Copenhagen Challenge | D24 |
| May 2022 | Tobias Valentin Rostgaard | 2,339 | Copenhagen CC IM | E71 |
| Jan 1991 | Oliver Brendel | 2,325 | 13th Politiken Cup | C84 |
| Sep 2002 | Jesper Morch Lauridsen | 2,290 | Lovfalds EMT 16th Master 1 | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 29 | 18 | 2,078 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 20 | 13 | 2,082 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 2,162 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| 13th Politiken Cup | 1991 | 9 | 4 | 2,357 |
| chT-DEN 1011 49th | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,177 |
| 56th chT-DEN 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,257 |
| chT-DEN 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Bach Nielsen's chess games?
233 games by Thomas Bach 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 Thomas Bach Nielsen has played.
What does Thomas Bach Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Thomas Bach Nielsen opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Bach Nielsen answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Thomas Bach Nielsen play as White?
As White, Thomas Bach Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Bird's opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Bach Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Bach Nielsen most often plays: Dutch Defense (35 games, 22.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Thomas Bach Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Thomas Bach Nielsen is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thomas Bach Nielsen played?
Our database contains 233 games by Thomas Bach Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 63 draws, 94 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Bach Nielsen?
233 games by Thomas Bach 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.