Prepare against Michael Kjaerbye
DNK · World #11,831 classical · FIDE ID 1401165
Our database contains 37 games by Michael Kjaerbye, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kjaerbye's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kjaerbye 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 | 2,143 | 2,212 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,149 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,168 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 27.0% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kjaerbye's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kjaerbye's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Kjaerbye usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kjaerbye usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Kjaerbye usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kjaerbye usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Michael Kjaerbye's chess games
All 37 games by Michael Kjaerbye in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1977 | Mogens Moe | 2,248 | Copenhagen KS Training | C15 |
| Oct 1977 | Nils-Erik Nilsson | 2,220 | Copenhagen KS Training | A31 |
| Aug 1977 | Bjarne Sonderstrup | 2,046 | Copenhagen KS Training | E00 |
| Sep 1977 | Poul Andersen | 2,046 | Copenhagen KS Training | B06 |
| Aug 1977 | Kim Telling | 1,956 | Copenhagen KS Training | A89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN65 Mesterskabet | 1974 | 10 | 5.5 | – |
| 110th Kobenhavns Skakforenings | 1975 | 9 | 0.5 | – |
| Copenhagen KS Training | 1977 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,375 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,975 |
| ch-Nordic | 1973 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-DEN 7172 | 1971 | 1 | 1 | – |
| DEN-ch Blitz Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kjaerbye's chess games?
37 games by Michael Kjaerbye, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kjaerbye has played.
What does Michael Kjaerbye play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Michael Kjaerbye opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kjaerbye answers 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Michael Kjaerbye play as White?
As White, Michael Kjaerbye's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kjaerbye play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kjaerbye most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael Kjaerbye's FIDE rating?
Michael Kjaerbye is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Michael Kjaerbye played?
Our database contains 37 games by Michael Kjaerbye, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kjaerbye?
37 games by Michael Kjaerbye 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.