Prepare against Esben Ejsing
DNK · World #10,551 classical · FIDE ID 1418572
Our database contains 249 games by Esben Ejsing, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Esben Ejsing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esben Ejsing 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 | 2,161 | 2,205 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,173 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 88 | 66 | 95 | 35.3% |
| As White | 122 | 44 | 40 | 38 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 127 | 44 | 26 | 57 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esben Ejsing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esben Ejsing's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 39.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 31 | 25.4% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 24 | 19.7% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 13.9% | 44.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ejsing usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Ejsing usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ejsing usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ejsing usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ejsing usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Ejsing usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 48.1% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 20.4% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 10 | 18.5% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 74.5% | 48.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 14.5% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Esben Ejsing's chess games
All 249 games by Esben Ejsing in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 88 wins, 66 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1997 | Igor-Alexandre Nataf | 2,440 | EU-Cup 13th Group2 | A05 |
| Jan 1988 | Troels Bjerre | 2,380 | chB-DEN | E80 |
| Mar 2007 | Roland Reinhard Greger | 2,332 | chT-DEN 0607 | C16 |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Jakobsen | 2,330 | chT-DEN 9192 | E12 |
| Sep 1997 | Rudolf Meessen | 2,310 | EU-Cup 13th Group2 | E31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-DEN 1314 52nd | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,372 |
| chB-DEN | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 2,145 |
| Aarhus Festuge A | 1984 | 9 | 3 | 2,173 |
| chT-DEN 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,134 |
| chT-DEN 1415 53rd | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-DEN 1112 50th | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-DEN U18 int | 1978 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,358 |
| chT-DEN 1516 54th | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esben Ejsing's chess games?
249 games by Esben Ejsing, from Jul 2007 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 Esben Ejsing has played.
What does Esben Ejsing play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Esben Ejsing opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esben Ejsing answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Esben Ejsing play as White?
As White, Esben Ejsing's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esben Ejsing play as Black?
As Black, Esben Ejsing most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Esben Ejsing's FIDE rating?
Esben Ejsing is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Esben Ejsing played?
Our database contains 249 games by Esben Ejsing, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 66 draws, 95 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esben Ejsing?
249 games by Esben Ejsing 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.