Prepare against Mikael Skjoldager
DNK · World #19,751 classical · FIDE ID 1434314
When preparing against Mikael Skjoldager, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Mikael Skjoldager, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Skjoldager's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Skjoldager 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 | 2,059 | 2,110 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 71 | 31 | 70 | 41.3% |
| As White | 86 | 39 | 17 | 30 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 86 | 32 | 14 | 40 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael Skjoldager's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael Skjoldager's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 66.3% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 28 | 32.6% | 58.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Skjoldager usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Skjoldager usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Skjoldager usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Skjoldager usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Skjoldager usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Skjoldager usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 75.7% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 24.3% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Mikael Skjoldager's chess games
All 172 games by Mikael Skjoldager in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 71 wins, 31 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A64 | Catalan | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Roland Reinhard Greger | 2,364 | ch-Copenhagen Bronshoj | C45 |
| Jul 2018 | Tom O'Gorman | 2,280 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C54 |
| Aug 2011 | Ove Weiss Hartvig | 2,220 | 33rd Politiken Cup | A58 |
| Jul 2015 | Bo Garner Christensen | 2,215 | 37th Politiken Cup | E97 |
| Jan 2010 | Jorgen Hvenekilde | 2,128 | Copenhagen Challenge | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 22 | 2,022 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,103 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,139 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,021 |
| chT-Bronshoj | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,047 |
| Valby K41 Open 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Skjoldager's chess games?
172 games by Mikael Skjoldager, from Jul 2009 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 Mikael Skjoldager has played.
What does Mikael Skjoldager play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Mikael Skjoldager opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Skjoldager answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mikael Skjoldager play as White?
As White, Mikael Skjoldager's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Skjoldager play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Skjoldager most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Mikael Skjoldager's FIDE rating?
Mikael Skjoldager is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Mikael Skjoldager played?
Our database contains 172 games by Mikael Skjoldager, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 31 draws, 70 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Skjoldager?
172 games by Mikael Skjoldager 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.