Prepare against Jes West Knudsen
DNK · World #56,518 classical · FIDE ID 1405985
Our database contains 364 games by Jes West Knudsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jes West Knudsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jes West Knudsen 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 | 1,868 | 2,038 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 364 | 120 | 77 | 167 | 33.0% |
| As White | 181 | 65 | 36 | 80 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 183 | 55 | 41 | 87 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jes West Knudsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jes West Knudsen's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 91.7% | 44.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 5.5% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues Nf3 (37.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues d3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues Bc4 (43.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 55.1% | 43.9% |
| c5 | 22 | 24.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 13.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 52 | 83.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Jes West Knudsen's chess games
All 364 games by Jes West Knudsen 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: 120 wins, 77 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 61 | 16/13/32 | 26.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 49 | 15/13/21 | 30.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Mark D Tseitlin | 2,389 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | B01 |
| Sep 2009 | Jasmin Bejtovic | 2,332 | 4th Borup Open | B20 |
| Jul 2008 | Marc Overeem | 2,288 | 30th Politiken Cup | B20 |
| Aug 2005 | Tamas Erdelyi | 2,278 | 08 Kecskemet Caissa IM B | A21 |
| Jul 2003 | Thomas Johansson | 2,231 | 25th Politiken Cup | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2012 | 44 | 19.5 | 2,045 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,881 |
| 08 Kecskemet Caissa IM B | 2005 | 12 | 2 | 2,017 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,904 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,145 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jes West Knudsen's chess games?
364 games by Jes West Knudsen, 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 Jes West Knudsen has played.
What does Jes West Knudsen play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Jes West Knudsen opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jes West Knudsen answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jes West Knudsen play as White?
As White, Jes West Knudsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jes West Knudsen play as Black?
As Black, Jes West Knudsen most often plays: Dutch Defense (61 games, 26.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (49 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Jes West Knudsen's FIDE rating?
Jes West Knudsen is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Jes West Knudsen played?
Our database contains 364 games by Jes West Knudsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 77 draws, 167 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jes West Knudsen?
364 games by Jes West Knudsen 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.