Prepare against Ebbe Klitgaard
DNK · World #68,598 classical · FIDE ID 1414941
When preparing against Ebbe Klitgaard, expect 1.c4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 39 games by Ebbe Klitgaard, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ebbe Klitgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ebbe Klitgaard 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 | 1,826 | 2,006 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,939 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 30.8% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ebbe Klitgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ebbe Klitgaard's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 75% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Klitgaard usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Klitgaard usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Klitgaard usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Klitgaard usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Klitgaard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Ebbe Klitgaard's chess games
All 39 games by Ebbe Klitgaard in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Holger Henninger | 1,759 | 35th Politiken Cup | A57 |
| Jul 2013 | Eirik Kyrkjebo | 1,711 | 35th Politiken Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2016 | Tore-Inge Bratteteig | 1,710 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A21 |
| Jul 2015 | Thomas Haugaard | 1,707 | 37th Politiken Cup | D61 |
| Jul 2016 | Jan Petersen | 1,694 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 9 | 1,827 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ebbe Klitgaard's chess games?
39 games by Ebbe Klitgaard, from Nov 2010 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 Ebbe Klitgaard has played.
What does Ebbe Klitgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ebbe Klitgaard opens with 1.c4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ebbe Klitgaard answers 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ebbe Klitgaard play as White?
As White, Ebbe Klitgaard's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ebbe Klitgaard play as Black?
As Black, Ebbe Klitgaard most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ebbe Klitgaard's FIDE rating?
Ebbe Klitgaard is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Ebbe Klitgaard played?
Our database contains 39 games by Ebbe Klitgaard, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ebbe Klitgaard?
39 games by Ebbe Klitgaard 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.