Prepare against Jesper Sondergaard Thybo
GM · DNK · World #216 classical · FIDE ID 1438832
Our database contains 1,230 games by Jesper Sondergaard Thybo, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesper Sondergaard Thybo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesper Sondergaard Thybo 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 | 2,579 | 2,604 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,426 | 2,426 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,407 | 2,407 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,230 | 576 | 385 | 269 | 46.8% |
| As White | 613 | 322 | 172 | 119 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 617 | 254 | 213 | 150 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesper Sondergaard Thybo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesper Sondergaard Thybo's side.
First moves as White (613 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 342 | 55.8% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 139 | 22.7% | 77.7% |
| e4 | 96 | 15.7% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 36 | 5.9% | 65.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Thybo usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Thybo usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Thybo usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 77.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Thybo usually continues c4 (76.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Thybo usually continues g3 (84.8% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Thybo usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 40.6% | 61.7% |
| e5 | 98 | 38.6% | 58.7% |
| c6 | 40 | 15.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 4.7% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 198 | 90.0% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 4.1% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.3% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Jesper Sondergaard Thybo's chess games
All 1,230 games by Jesper Sondergaard Thybo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 576 wins, 385 draws, 269 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 112 | 56/35/21 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 50 | 20/20/10 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 41 | 30/5/6 | 73.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 41 | 24/9/8 | 58.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 17/7/8 | 53.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 19/6/1 | 73.1% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 45 | 19/11/15 | 42.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 45 | 18/18/9 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 41 | 12/20/9 | 29.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 15/11/4 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 15/5/5 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 24 | 7/15/2 | 29.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 7/12/2 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,716 | 22nd EU-chT | A19 |
| Dec 2020 | Nils Grandelius | 2,663 | SWE-DEN Online m | B23 |
| Dec 2021 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,658 | Wch Blitz | E06 |
| Dec 2016 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,647 | 92nd Hastings Masters | A45 |
| Dec 2021 | Mikhail Al. Antipov | 2,615 | Wch Blitz | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN | 2025 | 81 | 57 | 2,600 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 38 | 20.5 | 2,385 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 24 | 15 | 2,445 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,077 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,494 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2016 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,272 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 13 | 2,376 |
| Skanderborg Smuk | 2024 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,534 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Filip Boe Olsen (20 games) · Jonas Buhl Bjerre (16 games) · Jonny Hector (16 games) · Bjorn Moller Ochsner (14 games) · Tiger Hillarp Persson (11 games) · Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen (10 games) · Sune Berg Hansen (10 games) · Allan Stig Rasmussen (10 games)
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Where can I find Jesper Sondergaard Thybo's chess games?
1,230 games by Jesper Sondergaard Thybo, from Sep 2010 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 Sondergaard Thybo has played.
What does Jesper Sondergaard Thybo play on the first move as White?
Across 613 games with White in our database, Jesper Sondergaard Thybo opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesper Sondergaard Thybo answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jesper Sondergaard Thybo play as White?
As White, Jesper Sondergaard Thybo's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (112 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (41 games, 73.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 613 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesper Sondergaard Thybo play as Black?
As Black, Jesper Sondergaard Thybo most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 42.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 29.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 617 games.
What is Jesper Sondergaard Thybo's FIDE rating?
Jesper Sondergaard Thybo is currently rated 2,579 in classical chess, 2,426 in rapid and 2,407 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,604 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Jesper Sondergaard Thybo played?
Our database contains 1,230 games by Jesper Sondergaard Thybo, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 576 wins, 385 draws, 269 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesper Sondergaard Thybo?
1,230 games by Jesper Sondergaard Thybo 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.