Prepare against Erik Pontoppidan
DNK · World #100,124 classical · FIDE ID 1403478
When preparing against Erik Pontoppidan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Erik Pontoppidan, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Pontoppidan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Pontoppidan 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 | 1,729 | 1,815 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,706 | 1,706 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 12 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Pontoppidan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Pontoppidan's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Pontoppidan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Pontoppidan usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Pontoppidan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Erik Pontoppidan's chess games
All 48 games by Erik Pontoppidan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D67 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Mads Smith Hansen | 2,350 | 19th North Sea Cup | E69 |
| Jul 2007 | Henrik Nielsen | 1,996 | 22nd North Sea Cup | E61 |
| Mar 2018 | Lars Breinholt Agger | 1,824 | ch-DEN G5-2 | D88 |
| Mar 2013 | Klaus P. Brandt | 1,795 | ch-DEN G5-B | D48 |
| Mar 2013 | Aksel Hansen | 1,782 | ch-DEN G5-B | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,115 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| ch-DEN G5-2 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,669 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-DEN G5-B | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 1,902 |
| ch-DEN G5-2B | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,452 |
| 13th Horsens Lang Weekend | 2010 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Pontoppidan's chess games?
48 games by Erik Pontoppidan, from Apr 2008 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 Erik Pontoppidan has played.
What does Erik Pontoppidan play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Erik Pontoppidan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Pontoppidan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erik Pontoppidan play as White?
As White, Erik Pontoppidan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Pontoppidan play as Black?
As Black, Erik Pontoppidan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Erik Pontoppidan's FIDE rating?
Erik Pontoppidan is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,706 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Erik Pontoppidan played?
Our database contains 48 games by Erik Pontoppidan, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Pontoppidan?
48 games by Erik Pontoppidan 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.