Prepare against Kim Pilgaard
IM · DNK · World #2,803 classical · FIDE ID 1400657
When preparing against Kim Pilgaard, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 21.1% over 38 games.
Our database contains 911 games by Kim Pilgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kim Pilgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kim Pilgaard 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 | 2,346 | 2,459 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,424 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 911 | 380 | 289 | 242 | 41.7% |
| As White | 466 | 211 | 147 | 108 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 445 | 169 | 142 | 134 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kim Pilgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kim Pilgaard's side.
First moves as White (466 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 396 | 85.0% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 64 | 13.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pilgaard usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pilgaard usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Pilgaard usually continues d4 (51.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Pilgaard usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pilgaard usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pilgaard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 172 | 94.5% | 57.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 142 | 89.9% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 8.2% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Kim Pilgaard's chess games
All 911 games by Kim Pilgaard 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: 380 wins, 289 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 55 | 24/17/14 | 43.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 18/10/7 | 51.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 8/21/9 | 21.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/10/9 | 40.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Emanuel Berg | 2,580 | chT-DEN 0708 | B33 |
| Nov 2016 | Jan Werle | 2,551 | 32nd EU-Cup | A17 |
| May 2006 | Yuri Kruppa | 2,538 | Bucharest May Roses Cup | E33 |
| May 2006 | Constantin Lupulescu | 2,534 | Bucharest May Roses Cup | B67 |
| Sep 2007 | Attila Czebe | 2,519 | Budapest FS09 GM | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN | 2025 | 56 | 25.5 | 2,400 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2007 | 32 | 14 | 2,374 |
| chB-DEN | 1994 | 28 | 17 | 2,343 |
| Padron Open | 2003 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,464 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2000 | 13 | 9 | 2,458 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2003 | 13 | 7 | 2,476 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 1999 | 13 | 5 | 2,310 |
| Budapest FS12 GM B | 2001 | 13 | 4 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kim Pilgaard's chess games?
911 games by Kim Pilgaard, 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 Kim Pilgaard has played.
What does Kim Pilgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 466 games with White in our database, Kim Pilgaard opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kim Pilgaard answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Kim Pilgaard play as White?
As White, Kim Pilgaard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 466 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kim Pilgaard play as Black?
As Black, Kim Pilgaard most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 445 games.
What is Kim Pilgaard's FIDE rating?
Kim Pilgaard is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,459 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Kim Pilgaard played?
Our database contains 911 games by Kim Pilgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 380 wins, 289 draws, 242 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kim Pilgaard?
911 games by Kim Pilgaard 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.