Prepare against Jesper Knudsen
DNK · World #24,671 classical · FIDE ID 1410750
Our database contains 48 games by Jesper Knudsen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesper Knudsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesper 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 | 2,020 | 2,151 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,118 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,113 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 20.8% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesper Knudsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesper Knudsen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 85.7% | 36.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jesper Knudsen's chess games
All 48 games by Jesper Knudsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 10 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Emil Schmidek | 2,387 | 13th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | A36 |
| Mar 2016 | Kristian Seegert | 2,266 | Gr 1 DEN-ch Blitz Final | C63 |
| Mar 2016 | Leif Moller | 2,111 | Gr 1 DEN-ch Blitz Final | E62 |
| Mar 2016 | Rasmus Thogersen | 2,109 | Gr 1 DEN-ch Blitz Final | E84 |
| Mar 2016 | Thomas Stausholm Jepsen | 2,085 | ch-DEN cand | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odense Fynsmesterskabet | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| Ronne Jubilaum | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,792 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| Gr 1 DEN-ch Blitz Final | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,302 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,973 |
| ch-DEN G5-1 | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,946 |
| Horsens Lang Weekend | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,853 |
| ch-DEN rapid | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesper Knudsen's chess games?
48 games by Jesper Knudsen, from Oct 2004 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 Jesper Knudsen has played.
What does Jesper Knudsen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jesper Knudsen opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesper Knudsen answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jesper Knudsen play as White?
As White, Jesper Knudsen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesper Knudsen play as Black?
As Black, Jesper Knudsen most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Jesper Knudsen's FIDE rating?
Jesper Knudsen is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Jesper Knudsen played?
Our database contains 48 games by Jesper Knudsen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesper Knudsen?
48 games by Jesper 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.