Prepare against Kai Ortoft
Norway · World #30,718 classical · FIDE ID 1502395
When preparing against Kai Ortoft, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 89 games by Kai Ortoft, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kai Ortoft's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Ortoft 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 | 1,981 | 2,152 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 2,089 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 2,003 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 16 | 43 | 30 | 18.0% |
| As White | 45 | 8 | 24 | 13 | 17.8% |
| As Black | 44 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Ortoft's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Ortoft's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 62.2% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 37.8% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ortoft usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Ortoft usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Ortoft usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Ortoft usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ortoft usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Ortoft usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 72.7% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Kai Ortoft's chess games
All 89 games by Kai Ortoft in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 43 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Ove Farsta Nilsson | 2,225 | Kiekrz Open | D25 |
| Jan 2016 | Viktor Volodin | 2,201 | 15th Prague Open A | A55 |
| Jan 1999 | Stefano D'Apa | 2,175 | ch-EU Union SCIPT | B05 |
| Jan 1995 | Patrick Maes | 2,118 | ch-NATO | A41 |
| Feb 2023 | Jens Jorgen Christiansen | 2,095 | ch-DEN Seniors | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olomouc Seniors 65 Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,048 |
| Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | D2 - Seniors 65+ | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| Olomouc Open | 2012 | 8 | 1 | 2,014 |
| ch-EU Union SCIPT 15th | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,952 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,851 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 50 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| 19th Prague Open A | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Ortoft's chess games?
89 games by Kai Ortoft, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Kai Ortoft has played.
What does Kai Ortoft play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Kai Ortoft opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Ortoft answers 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kai Ortoft play as White?
As White, Kai Ortoft's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Ortoft play as Black?
As Black, Kai Ortoft most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Kai Ortoft's FIDE rating?
Kai Ortoft is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Kai Ortoft played?
Our database contains 89 games by Kai Ortoft, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 43 draws, 30 losses (18.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Ortoft?
89 games by Kai Ortoft 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.