Prepare against Erik Sobjerg
DNK · World #5,990 classical · FIDE ID 1401866
Our database contains 309 games by Erik Sobjerg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erik Sobjerg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Sobjerg 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 | 2,248 | 2,320 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,310 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 107 | 118 | 84 | 34.6% |
| As White | 161 | 65 | 63 | 33 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 148 | 42 | 55 | 51 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Sobjerg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Sobjerg's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 95.0% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sobjerg usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sobjerg usually continues Bc4 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sobjerg usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sobjerg usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 73.7% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 19.3% | 72.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 50.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 27.3% | 36.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.9% | 8.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
Erik Sobjerg's chess games
All 309 games by Erik Sobjerg 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: 107 wins, 118 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Vadim Z Faibisovich | 2,431 | Krakow Open A | D07 |
| Jan 1991 | Paul Motwani | 2,425 | 13th Politiken Cup | B47 |
| Jan 1992 | Klaus Busch | 2,420 | Norresundby Open | B07 |
| Jan 1994 | Tomas Hutters | 2,420 | 16th Politiken Cup | B80 |
| Jan 1995 | Carsten Hoi | 2,415 | 17th Politiken Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 2000 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,247 |
| Aarhus A | 1994 | 14 | 5 | 2,166 |
| ch-Aarhus | 2000 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,358 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| 17th Politiken Cup | 1995 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,441 |
| 16th Politiken Cup | 1994 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| 15th Politiken Cup | 1993 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
| Aalborg Open | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,338 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Sobjerg's chess games?
309 games by Erik Sobjerg, 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 Erik Sobjerg has played.
What does Erik Sobjerg play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Erik Sobjerg opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Sobjerg answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Erik Sobjerg play as White?
As White, Erik Sobjerg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Bishop's Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Sobjerg play as Black?
As Black, Erik Sobjerg most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Erik Sobjerg's FIDE rating?
Erik Sobjerg is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Erik Sobjerg played?
Our database contains 309 games by Erik Sobjerg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 118 draws, 84 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Sobjerg?
309 games by Erik Sobjerg 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.