Prepare against Kaj Refsgaard
DNK · World #110,685 classical · FIDE ID 1411268
When preparing against Kaj Refsgaard, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 43.8% over 32 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Kaj Refsgaard, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kaj Refsgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaj Refsgaard 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 | 1,699 | 1,801 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,813 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,737 | 1,737 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 111 | 28 | 91 | 48.3% |
| As White | 119 | 67 | 16 | 36 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 111 | 44 | 12 | 55 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaj Refsgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaj Refsgaard's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 63.9% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 31.9% | 68.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Refsgaard usually continues Bg5 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Refsgaard usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Refsgaard usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 68.4% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Refsgaard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Refsgaard usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Refsgaard usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 96.9% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 70.4% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 29.6% | 43.8% |
Kaj Refsgaard's chess games
All 230 games by Kaj Refsgaard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 111 wins, 28 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 15/1/4 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/5/13 | 43.8% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Lars Henrik Bech Hansen | 2,180 | ch-Jernbane | B38 |
| Jun 2000 | Uwe Beimfohr | 2,140 | chT-EU Railways USIC | D10 |
| Jul 2004 | Jens Henrichsen | 2,084 | 26th Politiken Cup | D93 |
| Jul 2004 | Jannick J. Jensen | 1,994 | 26th Politiken Cup | B25 |
| Jul 2004 | Alexander Rosenkilde | 1,989 | 26th Politiken Cup | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faxe EMT | 2013 | 63 | 34 | 1,588 |
| Faxe Dags Open | 2017 | 21 | 12 | 1,804 |
| Faxe Eftermiddag C | 2014 | 18 | 15.5 | 1,678 |
| Faxe Eftermiddag B | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 1,742 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| Koge Lang Jubilee Weekend Gr-2 | 2022 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,494 |
| Faxe anniversity | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,420 |
| ch-Jernbane | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaj Refsgaard's chess games?
230 games by Kaj Refsgaard, from Apr 2008 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 Kaj Refsgaard has played.
What does Kaj Refsgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Kaj Refsgaard opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaj Refsgaard answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Kaj Refsgaard play as White?
As White, Kaj Refsgaard's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 75.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaj Refsgaard play as Black?
As Black, Kaj Refsgaard most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Kaj Refsgaard's FIDE rating?
Kaj Refsgaard is currently rated 1,699 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid and 1,737 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Kaj Refsgaard played?
Our database contains 230 games by Kaj Refsgaard, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 28 draws, 91 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaj Refsgaard?
230 games by Kaj Refsgaard 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.