Prepare against Martin Baekgaard
FM · DNK · World #6,142 classical · FIDE ID 1405586
When preparing against Martin Baekgaard, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (31%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Martin Baekgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Baekgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Baekgaard 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 | 2,243 | 2,334 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,314 | 2,314 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 91 | 84 | 98 | 33.3% |
| As White | 141 | 59 | 37 | 45 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 132 | 32 | 47 | 53 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Baekgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Baekgaard's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 64.5% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 31 | 22.0% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 13 | 9.2% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Baekgaard usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Baekgaard usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Baekgaard usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 54.8% score
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Baekgaard usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Baekgaard usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Baekgaard usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 24.5% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 11 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 20.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 15 | 31.3% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 29.2% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 12.5% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.3% | 83.3% |
Martin Baekgaard's chess games
All 273 games by Martin Baekgaard 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: 91 wins, 84 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Mads Andersen | 2,601 | chT-DEN 1920 58th | D00 |
| Feb 2015 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,454 | Aarhus Chess House IM | A16 |
| Apr 2024 | Isak Storme | 2,443 | 61st chT-DEN 2324 | D02 |
| Mar 2011 | Torben Sorensen | 2,403 | chT-DEN 1011 49th | D60 |
| Jul 2011 | Silas Lund | 2,401 | Horsens Open | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 2001 | 14 | 4 | 2,092 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,302 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,374 |
| 13th Kiel Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,559 |
| chT-DEN 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
| chT-DEN 1314 52nd | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,490 |
| Aarhus Summer Candidate | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| chT-DEN 0910 48th | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Baekgaard's chess games?
273 games by Martin Baekgaard, 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 Martin Baekgaard has played.
What does Martin Baekgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Martin Baekgaard opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Baekgaard answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Martin Baekgaard play as White?
As White, Martin Baekgaard's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Baekgaard play as Black?
As Black, Martin Baekgaard most often plays: Dutch Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Martin Baekgaard's FIDE rating?
Martin Baekgaard is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess and 2,314 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (May 2014).
How many games has Martin Baekgaard played?
Our database contains 273 games by Martin Baekgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 84 draws, 98 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Baekgaard?
273 games by Martin Baekgaard 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.