Prepare against Daniel Kokholm
DNK · World #54,524 classical · FIDE ID 1407155
Our database contains 317 games by Daniel Kokholm, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kokholm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kokholm 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 | 1,875 | 2,125 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,930 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,887 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 90 | 103 | 124 | 28.4% |
| As White | 158 | 48 | 53 | 57 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 159 | 42 | 50 | 67 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kokholm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kokholm's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 57.0% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 58 | 36.7% | 47.4% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 3.2% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kokholm usually continues Nc3 (47.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kokholm usually continues e4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kokholm usually continues e4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kokholm usually continues Nc3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kokholm usually continues d3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kokholm usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 61.1% | 37.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 13.0% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 41.4% | 54.2% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 22.4% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 15.5% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Daniel Kokholm's chess games
All 317 games by Daniel Kokholm in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 90 wins, 103 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 47 | 21/11/15 | 44.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Matthias Bach | 2,335 | 6th Wichern Open | B07 |
| May 2012 | Martin Matthiesen | 2,310 | Copenhagen Challenge | A29 |
| Jul 2000 | Brian Jorgensen | 2,227 | 22nd Politiken Cup | D00 |
| Jul 2000 | Steen Brustrup Petersen | 2,162 | 22nd Politiken Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2000 | Dennis Dongart | 2,138 | 22nd Politiken Cup | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 35 | 16.5 | 1,881 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2015 | 34 | 14 | 1,966 |
| ch-Amager CC | 2010 | 25 | 14 | 1,741 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2014 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,983 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,158 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,120 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kokholm's chess games?
317 games by Daniel Kokholm, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Daniel Kokholm has played.
What does Daniel Kokholm play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Daniel Kokholm opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kokholm answers 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kokholm play as White?
As White, Daniel Kokholm's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (47 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kokholm play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kokholm most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Daniel Kokholm's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kokholm is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Daniel Kokholm played?
Our database contains 317 games by Daniel Kokholm, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 103 draws, 124 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kokholm?
317 games by Daniel Kokholm 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.