Prepare against Jesper Pondal
DNK · World #32,222 classical · FIDE ID 1424297
Our database contains 72 games by Jesper Pondal, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesper Pondal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesper Pondal 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 | 1,973 | 2,031 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 41.7% |
| As White | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesper Pondal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesper Pondal's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Pondal usually continues Bg5 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Pondal usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Pondal usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Jesper Pondal's chess games
All 72 games by Jesper Pondal in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 30 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A94 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Peter Thomsen | 1,880 | chT-HK 1920 Master | D61 |
| Mar 1996 | Thomas1 Christensen | 1,875 | 08th Lovsprings Open B | D00 |
| Mar 2002 | Morten Lyck Hansen | 1,829 | 13th Lovsprings Open B | D03 |
| May 2003 | Bjarne Hjorth Andersen | 1,819 | Koge Spring | A45 |
| Apr 1996 | Morten Henrik Olsen | 1,765 | 08th Lovsprings Open B | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,754 |
| 06th Lovsprings Open C | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,604 |
| 13th Lovsprings Open B | 2002 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,981 |
| 07th Lovsprings Open C | 1995 | 6 | 4 | 1,761 |
| 08th Lovsprings Open B | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 1,795 |
| Koge Bugt Winter | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| ch-DEN B5 Gr2 | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 1,646 |
| Koge Bugt Summer | 2011 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,714 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesper Pondal's chess games?
72 games by Jesper Pondal, from May 2011 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 Pondal has played.
What does Jesper Pondal play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jesper Pondal opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesper Pondal answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jesper Pondal play as White?
As White, Jesper Pondal's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesper Pondal play as Black?
As Black, Jesper Pondal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Jesper Pondal's FIDE rating?
Jesper Pondal is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Jesper Pondal played?
Our database contains 72 games by Jesper Pondal, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesper Pondal?
72 games by Jesper Pondal 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.