Prepare against Esben Kjems Hove
FM · DNK · World #5,705 classical · FIDE ID 1401505
Our database contains 415 games by Esben Kjems Hove, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Esben Kjems Hove's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esben Kjems Hove 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 | 2,255 | 2,340 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,278 | 2,278 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,297 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 415 | 142 | 137 | 136 | 34.2% |
| As White | 203 | 79 | 69 | 55 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 212 | 63 | 68 | 81 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esben Kjems Hove's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esben Kjems Hove's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 193 | 95.1% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hove usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hove usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hove usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hove usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hove usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Hove usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 84 | 84.0% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.0% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 73.4% | 33.6% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 16.5% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Esben Kjems Hove's chess games
All 415 games by Esben Kjems Hove 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: 142 wins, 137 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 32 | 11/9/12 | 34.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 45 | 9/11/25 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,532 | Nordkalottens Rapid | E67 |
| Aug 2017 | Tom Wedberg | 2,461 | Lund CellaVision Cup | B18 |
| Feb 2017 | Thorbjorn Bromann | 2,421 | chT-DEN 1617 55th | E11 |
| Oct 2022 | Axel Smith | 2,402 | chT-DEN 2223 60th | D46 |
| Jan 1996 | Martin Olesen | 2,400 | ch-Copenhagen | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2016 | 49 | 29 | 2,256 |
| ch-Copenhagen | 1998 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,286 |
| Taastrup | 2000 | 15 | 5 | 2,208 |
| Hillerod NSU Open | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-DEN 0910 48th | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,163 |
| Lund CellaVision Cup | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,355 |
| chT-DEN 1920 58th | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,344 |
| chT-DEN 1617 55th | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esben Kjems Hove's chess games?
415 games by Esben Kjems Hove, 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 Esben Kjems Hove has played.
What does Esben Kjems Hove play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Esben Kjems Hove opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esben Kjems Hove answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Esben Kjems Hove play as White?
As White, Esben Kjems Hove's most-played openings in our database are: London System (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esben Kjems Hove play as Black?
As Black, Esben Kjems Hove most often plays: Slav Defense (45 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Esben Kjems Hove's FIDE rating?
Esben Kjems Hove is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,278 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Esben Kjems Hove played?
Our database contains 415 games by Esben Kjems Hove, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 137 draws, 136 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esben Kjems Hove?
415 games by Esben Kjems Hove 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.