Prepare against Kurt Hollesen
DNK · World #26,436 classical · FIDE ID 1406817
Our database contains 107 games by Kurt Hollesen, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Hollesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Hollesen 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 | 2,008 | 2,023 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,006 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 1,946 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 32 | 39 | 36 | 29.9% |
| As White | 54 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Hollesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Hollesen's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 53.7% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 25 | 46.3% | 56.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hollesen usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hollesen usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hollesen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 56.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Hollesen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Hollesen usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Hollesen usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 53.6% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 38.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Kurt Hollesen's chess games
All 107 games by Kurt Hollesen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A19 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Esben Lauge Sorensen | 2,177 | Horsholm Tectura Act | A25 |
| Apr 2022 | Claus Rossen | 2,159 | ch-DEN G7 Gr-1 | A36 |
| Sep 2007 | Thomas Struch | 2,106 | Valby K41 Autumn A | B19 |
| Apr 2026 | Rune Andersen | 2,051 | Danish Championship 2026 - G7 | A36 |
| May 2023 | Viviana Galvan Cipriani | 2,049 | Fredericia Kandidats | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2018 | 13 | 4 | 1,838 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,154 |
| ch-DEN G7-2 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,854 |
| chT-Aarhus Final A | 1985 | 7 | 2 | 2,016 |
| ch-DEN Basis G7 | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 1,951 |
| DEN-ch sf2 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,979 |
| Valby K41 Spring B | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| Valby K41 Autumn A | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Hollesen's chess games?
107 games by Kurt Hollesen, from Jan 2008 to Aug 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 Kurt Hollesen has played.
What does Kurt Hollesen play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Kurt Hollesen opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Hollesen answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Kurt Hollesen play as White?
As White, Kurt Hollesen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Hollesen play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Hollesen most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Kurt Hollesen's FIDE rating?
Kurt Hollesen is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Kurt Hollesen played?
Our database contains 107 games by Kurt Hollesen, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Hollesen?
107 games by Kurt Hollesen 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.