Prepare against Jesper Norgaard
FM · DNK · World #4,286 classical · FIDE ID 1400517
Our database contains 38 games by Jesper Norgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesper Norgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesper Norgaard 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 | 2,295 | 2,440 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,314 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 44.7% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesper Norgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesper Norgaard's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 70.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Norgaard usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Norgaard usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Norgaard usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jesper Norgaard's chess games
All 38 games by Jesper Norgaard 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Rafael Emilio Espinosa Flores | 2,410 | 2nd Chapingo Aeamac | B33 |
| May 2016 | Martin Haubro | 2,379 | 23th Taastrup Quick Weekend Mester | A43 |
| Dec 2003 | Raul Ocampo Vargas | 2,315 | 16th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | A43 |
| Aug 2008 | Florentino Garmendez Gonzalez | 2,312 | 2nd Chapingo Aeamac | C77 |
| Apr 2004 | Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores | 2,277 | 50th ch-MEX Open | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,364 |
| 2nd Chapingo Aeamac | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,490 |
| Nordsjalland Weekend Open A | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,377 |
| 17th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,286 |
| 50th ch-MEX Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,360 |
| Morelia Open 2nd | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 2,311 |
| 23th Taastrup Quick Weekend Mester | 2016 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,540 |
| 17th Carlos Torre Wimbledon | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesper Norgaard's chess games?
38 games by Jesper Norgaard, 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 Jesper Norgaard has played.
What does Jesper Norgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jesper Norgaard opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesper Norgaard answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jesper Norgaard play as White?
As White, Jesper Norgaard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesper Norgaard play as Black?
As Black, Jesper Norgaard most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jesper Norgaard's FIDE rating?
Jesper Norgaard is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Jesper Norgaard played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jesper Norgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesper Norgaard?
38 games by Jesper Norgaard 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.