Prepare against Kurt Thomsen
DNK · World #55,174 classical · FIDE ID 1426796
When preparing against Kurt Thomsen, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Kurt Thomsen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Thomsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Thomsen 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 | 1,873 | 1,995 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 21 | 12 | 24 | 36.8% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Thomsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Thomsen's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 89.7% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (19% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Thomsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Kurt Thomsen's chess games
All 57 games by Kurt Thomsen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 21 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Jan Kaas Pedersen | 2,061 | 32nd Politiken Cup | D03 |
| Jan 2020 | Jan Bronnum | 2,056 | Nordsjalland Weekend Gr 1 | A45 |
| Apr 2012 | Arne Oland | 2,003 | ch-DEN G7-1 | D86 |
| Mar 2013 | Tommy Jensen | 1,904 | ch-DEN G7-B | D02 |
| Mar 2013 | Michael Marshall | 1,873 | ch-DEN G7-B | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,794 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 1,991 |
| ch-DEN G7-B | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,851 |
| ch-Farum HK | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,698 |
| Frederikssund DSU 100 years C | 2003 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| Frederikssund Weekend G1 2nd | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 1,863 |
| Nordsjalland Weekend Gr 1 | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Thomsen's chess games?
57 games by Kurt Thomsen, from Sep 2010 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 Kurt Thomsen has played.
What does Kurt Thomsen play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Kurt Thomsen opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Thomsen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kurt Thomsen play as White?
As White, Kurt Thomsen's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Thomsen play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Thomsen most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Kurt Thomsen's FIDE rating?
Kurt Thomsen is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Kurt Thomsen played?
Our database contains 57 games by Kurt Thomsen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Thomsen?
57 games by Kurt Thomsen 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.