Prepare against Kurt Videbaek
DNK · World #134,299 classical · FIDE ID 1419692
When preparing against Kurt Videbaek, expect 1.Nf3 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 47 games by Kurt Videbaek, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Videbaek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Videbaek 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 | 1,635 | 1,723 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 14.9% |
| As White | 23 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Videbaek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Videbaek's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 43.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Videbaek usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Videbaek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Videbaek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Videbaek usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Videbaek usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Kurt Videbaek's chess games
All 47 games by Kurt Videbaek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 7 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Kimiya Sajjadi | 1,485 | 35th Politiken Cup | E51 |
| Oct 2008 | Per Ivar Norum | 1,400 | 13th IBCA-ol blind | C02 |
| Oct 2008 | Thanasis Samiakos | 1,400 | 13th IBCA-ol blind | D05 |
| Aug 2015 | Mats Narheim | 1,264 | 37th Politiken Cup | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,563 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,568 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,470 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,569 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Videbaek's chess games?
47 games by Kurt Videbaek, from Sep 2013 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 Videbaek has played.
What does Kurt Videbaek play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Kurt Videbaek opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Videbaek answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Kurt Videbaek play as White?
As White, Kurt Videbaek's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Videbaek play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Videbaek most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Kurt Videbaek's FIDE rating?
Kurt Videbaek is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Kurt Videbaek played?
Our database contains 47 games by Kurt Videbaek, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (14.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Videbaek?
47 games by Kurt Videbaek 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.