Prepare against Michael Rygaard
Sweden · World #11,663 classical · FIDE ID 1702190
Our database contains 95 games by Michael Rygaard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Rygaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Rygaard 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 | 2,145 | 2,294 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,150 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 35.8% |
| As White | 45 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Rygaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Rygaard's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 44.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 28.9% | 69.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 26.7% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rygaard usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rygaard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Rygaard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Rygaard usually continues e3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Rygaard usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Rygaard usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 31.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Rygaard's chess games
All 95 games by Michael Rygaard 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: 34 wins, 33 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Heikki Kallio | 2,451 | 30th Rilton Cup | D03 |
| Sep 2004 | Anders Eriksson | 2,382 | Hallstahammar Open | A47 |
| Jul 2003 | Jesper Hamark | 2,350 | ch-SWE Elit | E14 |
| Sep 2004 | Erik Malmstig | 2,320 | Hallstahammar Open | A46 |
| Sep 2002 | Poul Rewitz | 2,286 | 18th EU-Cup | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE Master Elite | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 2,289 |
| ch-SWE Elit | 2003 | 13 | 4 | 2,153 |
| Stockholm Open | 1994 | 13 | 6 | 2,279 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,202 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,407 |
| 18th EU-Cup | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,462 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Klass I-IV | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| Sweden Theme | 1994 | 5 | 3 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Rygaard's chess games?
95 games by Michael Rygaard, 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 Rygaard has played.
What does Michael Rygaard play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Michael Rygaard opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Rygaard answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Michael Rygaard play as White?
As White, Michael Rygaard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Colle System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Rygaard play as Black?
As Black, Michael Rygaard most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Michael Rygaard's FIDE rating?
Michael Rygaard is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Michael Rygaard played?
Our database contains 95 games by Michael Rygaard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 33 draws, 28 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Rygaard?
95 games by Michael Rygaard 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.