Prepare against Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen
DNK · World #81,088 classical · FIDE ID 1416944
When preparing against Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (44%).
Our database contains 72 games by Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen 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 | 1,765 | 1,792 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 16 | 19 | 37 | 22.2% |
| As White | 36 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 34.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 34.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Olsen usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Olsen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Olsen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Olsen usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen's chess games
All 72 games by Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 16 wins, 19 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Peter Larsen | 2,233 | 20th North Sea Cup | B72 |
| May 2015 | Martin Sieber | 2,091 | 12th Orlova Open A | B13 |
| Mar 2013 | Henning Reiths | 1,862 | ch-DEN G5-B | A04 |
| Jul 2019 | Jan Kalveus | 1,798 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D47 |
| Aug 2007 | Anders Hansen | 1,795 | Baltic Sea Cup | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,672 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,990 |
| 21st North Sea Cup | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| 12th Orlova Open A | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-DEN G5-2A | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,618 |
| ch-DEN G5-B | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen's chess games?
72 games by Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen, from Oct 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 Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen has played.
What does Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games).
What openings does Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen play as White?
As White, Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen's FIDE rating?
Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen played?
Our database contains 72 games by Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 19 draws, 37 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen?
72 games by Karsten Kierkegaard Olsen 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.