Prepare against Mark Kirkebaekke
DNK · World #32,859 classical · FIDE ID 1414917
When preparing against Mark Kirkebaekke, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 112 games by Mark Kirkebaekke, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mark Kirkebaekke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Kirkebaekke 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 | 1,970 | 1,976 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,926 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,949 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 47 | 11 | 54 | 42.0% |
| As White | 55 | 25 | 6 | 24 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 57 | 22 | 5 | 30 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Kirkebaekke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Kirkebaekke's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 94.5% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kirkebaekke usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kirkebaekke usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kirkebaekke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kirkebaekke usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kirkebaekke usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 48.1% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 29.6% | 56.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Mark Kirkebaekke's chess games
All 112 games by Mark Kirkebaekke in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Sep 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: 47 wins, 11 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C23 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Hilmir Freyr Heimisson | 2,303 | Obro x CXU New Year 2025 | A31 |
| Jul 2017 | Flemming Preuss | 1,986 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B07 |
| Sep 2026 | Niels Chr. Davidsen | 1,974 | DM i Hurtigskak 2026 - Basis | B33 |
| Sep 2026 | Anders Askjaer Mikkelsen | 1,972 | DM i Lynskak 2026 | C14 |
| Oct 2015 | Lars Henrik Bech Hansen | 1,956 | Koge Xtracon Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,794 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| Taastrup Winter 2nd | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,687 |
| DM i Hurtigskak 2026 - Basis | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,028 |
| Koge Bugt Winter | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,626 |
| Taastrup Spil Naar Du Vil IV 2003 | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,275 |
| DM i Lynskak 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,796 |
| Obro x CXU New Year 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Kirkebaekke's chess games?
112 games by Mark Kirkebaekke, from May 2011 to Sep 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 Mark Kirkebaekke has played.
What does Mark Kirkebaekke play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Mark Kirkebaekke opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Kirkebaekke answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Mark Kirkebaekke play as White?
As White, Mark Kirkebaekke's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Kirkebaekke play as Black?
As Black, Mark Kirkebaekke most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Mark Kirkebaekke's FIDE rating?
Mark Kirkebaekke is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mark Kirkebaekke played?
Our database contains 112 games by Mark Kirkebaekke, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 11 draws, 54 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Kirkebaekke?
112 games by Mark Kirkebaekke 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.