Prepare against Mikkel Motzkus
DNK · World #15,776 classical · FIDE ID 1402960
Our database contains 41 games by Mikkel Motzkus, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikkel Motzkus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikkel Motzkus 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 | 2,097 | 2,120 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 1,988 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 36.6% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikkel Motzkus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikkel Motzkus's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Motzkus usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Motzkus usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Motzkus usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Motzkus usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Motzkus usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Mikkel Motzkus's chess games
All 41 games by Mikkel Motzkus in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Erik Mathiesen | 2,060 | 29th Politiken Cup | B10 |
| Jul 2007 | Tero Sihvonen | 2,056 | 29th Politiken Cup | B13 |
| Jul 2007 | Andreas Kuckel | 2,043 | 22nd North Sea Cup | A84 |
| Jul 2007 | Sverrir Nordfjord | 2,039 | 29th Politiken Cup | A43 |
| Apr 2022 | Louise Fredericia | 1,995 | ch-DEN Kort2 Gr-1 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd North Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 1,965 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,077 |
| ch-DEN Kort1 Gr-1 | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,930 |
| ch-DEN Kort2 Gr-1 | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,123 |
| 62nd TCh-DEN Ex 2024-25 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikkel Motzkus's chess games?
41 games by Mikkel Motzkus, from Apr 2007 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 Mikkel Motzkus has played.
What does Mikkel Motzkus play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mikkel Motzkus opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikkel Motzkus answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Mikkel Motzkus play as White?
As White, Mikkel Motzkus's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikkel Motzkus play as Black?
As Black, Mikkel Motzkus most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mikkel Motzkus's FIDE rating?
Mikkel Motzkus is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Mikkel Motzkus played?
Our database contains 41 games by Mikkel Motzkus, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikkel Motzkus?
41 games by Mikkel Motzkus 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.