Prepare against Kenneth Varberg
DNK · World #16,555 classical · FIDE ID 1401874
Our database contains 59 games by Kenneth Varberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Varberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth Varberg 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 | 2,089 | 2,265 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 28.8% |
| As White | 32 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Varberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Varberg's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Varberg usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Varberg usually continues Nc3 (8.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Varberg usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Varberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Varberg usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 72.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Kenneth Varberg's chess games
All 59 games by Kenneth Varberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Patrik Lyrberg | 2,425 | 18th Politiken Cup | D31 |
| Jan 1996 | Terje Johansen | 2,375 | 18th Politiken Cup | A13 |
| Jan 1989 | Torben Sorensen | 2,345 | Lyngby Open | A34 |
| Jan 1991 | Tobias Christensen | 2,300 | Lyngby Open | A10 |
| Feb 2002 | David Bekker-Jensen | 2,284 | chT-DEN 0102 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 22 | 10 | 2,238 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,360 |
| 16th Politiken Cup | 1994 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| chT-DEN 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,079 |
| chT-DEN 0102 | 2002 | 3 | 2 | 2,337 |
| chT-DEN 0809 | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,012 |
| Helsinge Open | 2003 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,063 |
| chT-DEN 1011 49th | 2011 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Varberg's chess games?
59 games by Kenneth Varberg, from Apr 2003 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 Kenneth Varberg has played.
What does Kenneth Varberg play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Kenneth Varberg opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Varberg answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Varberg play as White?
As White, Kenneth Varberg's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Varberg play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Varberg most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Kenneth Varberg's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Varberg is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Kenneth Varberg played?
Our database contains 59 games by Kenneth Varberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Varberg?
59 games by Kenneth Varberg 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.