Prepare against Jens Ostergaard
FM · DNK · World #5,122 classical · FIDE ID 1400606
Our database contains 359 games by Jens Ostergaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Ostergaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Ostergaard 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 | 2,270 | 2,327 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,232 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,270 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 117 | 126 | 116 | 32.6% |
| As White | 179 | 67 | 63 | 49 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 180 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Ostergaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Ostergaard's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 171 | 95.5% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.2% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ostergaard usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ostergaard usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ostergaard usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ostergaard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ostergaard usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 49.3% | 37.9% |
| c6 | 28 | 41.8% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 95.9% | 49.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Jens Ostergaard's chess games
All 359 games by Jens Ostergaard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 117 wins, 126 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 32 | 17/11/4 | 53.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A38 | English Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Chongsheng Zeng | 2,567 | 100th Hillerod Anniversary Open | D45 |
| Mar 2016 | Allan Stig Rasmussen | 2,498 | chT-DEN 1516 54th | A70 |
| Feb 2012 | Stellan Brynell | 2,491 | chT-DEN 1112 50th | D38 |
| May 2023 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,424 | DEN-ch Blitz Open | E73 |
| Jan 1995 | Nikolaj Borge | 2,405 | Hillerod Politiken | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 2013 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-DEN Rapid | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,162 |
| Copenhagen GoAudit Open | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| 9th Politiken Cup | 1987 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,116 |
| 15th Politiken Cup | 1993 | 10 | 5 | 2,348 |
| Nordsjalland Weekend Open A | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| chT-DEN 1314 52nd | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Ostergaard's chess games?
359 games by Jens Ostergaard, from Apr 2003 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 Jens Ostergaard has played.
What does Jens Ostergaard play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Jens Ostergaard opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Ostergaard answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jens Ostergaard play as White?
As White, Jens Ostergaard's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Ostergaard play as Black?
As Black, Jens Ostergaard most often plays: Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Jens Ostergaard's FIDE rating?
Jens Ostergaard is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jens Ostergaard played?
Our database contains 359 games by Jens Ostergaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 126 draws, 116 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Ostergaard?
359 games by Jens Ostergaard 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.