Prepare against John Filip Rendboe
FM · DNK · World #12,235 classical · FIDE ID 1403664
Our database contains 510 games by John Filip Rendboe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Filip Rendboe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Filip Rendboe 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 | 2,138 | 2,288 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,133 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 510 | 143 | 225 | 142 | 28.0% |
| As White | 257 | 93 | 104 | 60 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 253 | 50 | 121 | 82 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Filip Rendboe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Filip Rendboe's side.
First moves as White (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 209 | 81.3% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 47 | 18.3% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Rendboe usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rendboe usually continues c4 (58.2% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Rendboe usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Rendboe usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rendboe usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rendboe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 78 | 70.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 29.7% | 43.9% |
John Filip Rendboe's chess games
All 510 games by John Filip Rendboe 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: 143 wins, 225 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 33 | 11/12/10 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A85 | English Opening | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 49 | 9/21/19 | 18.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 5/21/12 | 13.2% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 23 | 4/11/8 | 17.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 1/11/4 | 6.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Samy Shoker | 2,472 | ch-Paris | E91 |
| Feb 2020 | Mikkel Antonsen | 2,390 | chT-DEN 1920 58th | D85 |
| Feb 2004 | John Arni Nilssen | 2,369 | Nordic-chB | E42 |
| Oct 2013 | Mads Smith Hansen | 2,364 | Odense Open | E26 |
| Oct 1998 | Allan Holst | 2,350 | Nordre Efteraar | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN cand | 2022 | 27 | 13 | 2,163 |
| Aarhus Summer | 1998 | 15 | 8 | 2,278 |
| Aarhus D | 1988 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,316 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,236 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| Aarhus Open | 1990 | 11 | 5 | 2,232 |
| 23rd North Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Filip Rendboe's chess games?
510 games by John Filip Rendboe, 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 John Filip Rendboe has played.
What does John Filip Rendboe play on the first move as White?
Across 257 games with White in our database, John Filip Rendboe opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Filip Rendboe answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does John Filip Rendboe play as White?
As White, John Filip Rendboe's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (33 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 257 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Filip Rendboe play as Black?
As Black, John Filip Rendboe most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 18.4% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 13.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 253 games.
What is John Filip Rendboe's FIDE rating?
John Filip Rendboe is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Sep 2010).
How many games has John Filip Rendboe played?
Our database contains 510 games by John Filip Rendboe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 225 draws, 142 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Filip Rendboe?
510 games by John Filip Rendboe 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.