Prepare against Michael Jacob Olesen
DNK · World #42,212 classical · FIDE ID 1409743
Our database contains 36 games by Michael Jacob Olesen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Jacob Olesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Jacob Olesen 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 | 1,925 | 2,103 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Jacob Olesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Jacob Olesen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Olesen usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Olesen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Olesen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Olesen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Olesen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Olesen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Michael Jacob Olesen's chess games
All 36 games by Michael Jacob Olesen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D79 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D75 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Vincent Khalil | 2,129 | 15th ch-NATO | B01 |
| Aug 2004 | Gazi Celen | 2,119 | 15th ch-NATO | E65 |
| Jan 2005 | Per Nielsen | 1,911 | ch-DEN M5 Gr2 | A39 |
| Jan 2005 | Hans Endrup Jacobsen | 1,905 | ch-DEN M5 Gr2 | B23 |
| Apr 2012 | Daniel Kokholm | 1,864 | ch-DEN G5-1 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th ch-NATO | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,211 |
| 17th ch-NATO | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| 14th ch-NATO | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,020 |
| ch-DEN M5 Gr2 | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-DEN G5-1 | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,601 |
| ch-DEN G5-A | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Jacob Olesen's chess games?
36 games by Michael Jacob Olesen, from Oct 2004 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 Michael Jacob Olesen has played.
What does Michael Jacob Olesen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Michael Jacob Olesen opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Jacob Olesen answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Jacob Olesen play as White?
As White, Michael Jacob Olesen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Jacob Olesen play as Black?
As Black, Michael Jacob Olesen most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael Jacob Olesen's FIDE rating?
Michael Jacob Olesen is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Michael Jacob Olesen played?
Our database contains 36 games by Michael Jacob Olesen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Jacob Olesen?
36 games by Michael Jacob Olesen 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.