Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen vs Martin Matthiesen
IM Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen (2272) · FM Martin Matthiesen (2330)
Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen and Martin Matthiesen have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2001 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Fries-Nielsen leads 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Fries-Nielsen | Draws | Matthiesen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fries-Nielsen with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Matthiesen with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Fries-Nielsen | Draws | Matthiesen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Fries-Nielsen | Draws | Matthiesen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Martin Matthiesen | JO Fries Nielsen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | SonFlow Cup 2026 |
| Oct 2022 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Martin Matthiesen | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Odense IM-B |
| Aug 2021 | Martin Matthiesen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Skanderborg Smuk-A |
| Feb 2017 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Martin Matthiesen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Aarhus Chess House IM |
| May 2016 | Martin Matthiesen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Fredericia |
| Apr 2016 | Martin Matthiesen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Kolding Sondex Cup Gp2 |
| Feb 2016 | Martin Matthiesen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Aarhus Chess House |
| Mar 2013 | Martin Matthiesen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chB-DEN |
| May 2012 | Martin Matthiesen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Copenhagen Challenge |
| Sep 2003 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Martin Matthiesen | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Aarhus CC 100 Anniv Open |
| Feb 2001 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Martin Matthiesen | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | ch-Aarhus |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen and Martin Matthiesen?
In 11 recorded games, Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen has 5 wins, Martin Matthiesen has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen and Martin Matthiesen played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2001 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen and Martin Matthiesen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.