Prepare against Torkil Nielsen
FRO · World #22,006 classical · FIDE ID 7200242
When preparing against Torkil Nielsen, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 37.9% over 29 games.
Our database contains 225 games by Torkil Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torkil Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torkil 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 | 2,041 | 2,171 | May 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,159 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,154 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 109 | 56 | 60 | 48.4% |
| As White | 108 | 55 | 22 | 31 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 117 | 54 | 34 | 29 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torkil Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torkil Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 95.4% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues exd5 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 98.1% | 60.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 26 | 60.5% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 32.6% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Torkil Nielsen's chess games
All 225 games by Torkil 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: 109 wins, 56 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Martin Poulsen | 2,234 | ch-FAI | B03 |
| Mar 2017 | Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen | 2,211 | chT-FAI 1617 | C80 |
| Apr 2007 | Olaf Berg | 2,207 | ch-FAI | A91 |
| Mar 2013 | Hans Kristian Simonsen | 2,206 | chT-FAI 1213 | B07 |
| Apr 2007 | Olavur Simonsen | 2,172 | ch-FAI | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2024 | 41 | 15 | 2,059 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,158 |
| chT-FAI | 2012 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,195 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 8 | 2,203 |
| chT-FAI 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,989 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 9 | 2,275 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 1,982 |
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 8 | 2,081 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hans Kristian Simonsen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torkil Nielsen's chess games?
225 games by Torkil 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 Torkil Nielsen has played.
What does Torkil Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Torkil Nielsen opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torkil Nielsen answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Torkil Nielsen play as White?
As White, Torkil Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torkil Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Torkil Nielsen most often plays: Dutch Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Torkil Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Torkil Nielsen is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (May 2020).
How many games has Torkil Nielsen played?
Our database contains 225 games by Torkil Nielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 56 draws, 60 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torkil Nielsen?
225 games by Torkil 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.