Prepare against Kim Foss
DNK · World #83,590 classical · FIDE ID 1413929
When preparing against Kim Foss, expect 1.b4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Kim Foss, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kim Foss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kim Foss 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 | 1,778 | 1,797 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 41.2% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kim Foss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kim Foss's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 12 | 66.7% | 79.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 67% of White games, 79.2% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — Foss usually continues Bb2 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Foss usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Foss usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Foss usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Foss usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Kim Foss's chess games
All 34 games by Kim Foss in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| D12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Bjarne Mielow | 1,630 | ch-Amager CC | A00 |
| Oct 2015 | Torben Brieghel Jensen | 1,552 | Hillerod Open | B01 |
| Oct 2015 | Daniel Barselajsen Lang | 1,500 | Hillerod Open | A00 |
| Oct 2006 | Ernst Mader Hansen | 1,438 | ch-Rodovre C | C41 |
| Sep 2015 | Arne Feldung | 1,426 | Hillerod Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillerod Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,619 |
| Valby K41 Spring-D | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,273 |
| ch-Rodovre C | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,504 |
| ch-Amager Aabne CC | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,536 |
| ch-Amager CC | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kim Foss's chess games?
34 games by Kim Foss, from May 2011 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 Kim Foss has played.
What does Kim Foss play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Kim Foss opens with 1.b4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kim Foss answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Kim Foss play as White?
As White, Kim Foss's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kim Foss play as Black?
As Black, Kim Foss most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Kim Foss's FIDE rating?
Kim Foss is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Kim Foss played?
Our database contains 34 games by Kim Foss, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kim Foss?
34 games by Kim Foss 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.