Prepare against Jon Mikkelsen
FRO · World #69,219 classical · FIDE ID 7200722
When preparing against Jon Mikkelsen, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 62 games by Jon Mikkelsen, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jon Mikkelsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jon Mikkelsen 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 | 1,824 | 1,851 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,858 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 29.0% |
| As White | 32 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jon Mikkelsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jon Mikkelsen's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 87.5% | 44.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 37.5% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 33.3% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Jon Mikkelsen's chess games
All 62 games by Jon Mikkelsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 1,936 | Vestmanna Open | A04 |
| Apr 2007 | Jogvan Naes | 1,884 | 1st Klaksvik Bolkur | C89 |
| Mar 2014 | Esbern Christiansen | 1,763 | chT-FAI 1314 | C78 |
| Jan 2017 | Heri Christoffersen | 1,728 | chT-FAI 1617 | B24 |
| Nov 2012 | Torur Gudmundsen | 1,604 | chT-FAI 1213 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Klaksvik Bolkur | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,693 |
| Vestmanna Almennur Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,957 |
| Oyrabakki Open | 2000 | 8 | 4 | – |
| Atlantic Airways Cup-C | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-FAI 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,734 |
| Vestmanna Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,020 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,603 |
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jon Mikkelsen's chess games?
62 games by Jon Mikkelsen, from Jul 2007 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 Jon Mikkelsen has played.
What does Jon Mikkelsen play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Jon Mikkelsen opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jon Mikkelsen answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jon Mikkelsen play as White?
As White, Jon Mikkelsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jon Mikkelsen play as Black?
As Black, Jon Mikkelsen most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Jon Mikkelsen's FIDE rating?
Jon Mikkelsen is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Jon Mikkelsen played?
Our database contains 62 games by Jon Mikkelsen, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jon Mikkelsen?
62 games by Jon Mikkelsen 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.