Prepare against Kaare Hove Kristensen
IM · DNK · World #4,788 classical · FIDE ID 1400940
When preparing against Kaare Hove Kristensen, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 567 games by Kaare Hove Kristensen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kaare Hove Kristensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaare Hove Kristensen 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 | 2,279 | 2,393 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,342 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,306 | 2,372 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 567 | 198 | 202 | 167 | 34.9% |
| As White | 278 | 110 | 105 | 63 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 289 | 88 | 97 | 104 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaare Hove Kristensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaare Hove Kristensen's side.
First moves as White (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 51.4% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 55 | 19.8% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 48 | 17.3% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 11.5% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 96.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 86 | 77.5% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 22.5% | 48.0% |
Kaare Hove Kristensen's chess games
All 567 games by Kaare Hove Kristensen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 198 wins, 202 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 44 | 15/16/13 | 34.1% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 30 | 6/13/11 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,578 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | E20 |
| Dec 2013 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,551 | Malmo Open | B14 |
| Jan 2020 | Sabino Brunello | 2,536 | Gilleleje Xtracon | B82 |
| Dec 2015 | Jonathan Westerberg | 2,497 | Malmo Open | B29 |
| May 2015 | Mikkel Antonsen | 2,470 | Copenhagen Challenge | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 54 | 32 | 2,351 |
| Malmo Open | 2023 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,325 |
| ch-DEN | 2009 | 27 | 10 | 2,213 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,264 |
| Hillerod NSU Open | 2011 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-DEN rapid | 2016 | 12 | 8 | 2,347 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,180 |
| 14th Politiken Cup | 1992 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,414 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Carsten Hoi (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaare Hove Kristensen's chess games?
567 games by Kaare Hove Kristensen, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kaare Hove Kristensen has played.
What does Kaare Hove Kristensen play on the first move as White?
Across 278 games with White in our database, Kaare Hove Kristensen opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaare Hove Kristensen answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Kaare Hove Kristensen play as White?
As White, Kaare Hove Kristensen's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaare Hove Kristensen play as Black?
As Black, Kaare Hove Kristensen most often plays: Slav Defense (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 48.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Kaare Hove Kristensen's FIDE rating?
Kaare Hove Kristensen is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,306 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Kaare Hove Kristensen played?
Our database contains 567 games by Kaare Hove Kristensen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 202 draws, 167 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaare Hove Kristensen?
567 games by Kaare Hove Kristensen 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.