Prepare against Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard
FM · DNK · World #5,989 classical · FIDE ID 1468480
When preparing against Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 490 games by Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard 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 | 2,248 | 2,342 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,241 | 2,251 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,218 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 490 | 178 | 116 | 196 | 36.3% |
| As White | 246 | 93 | 68 | 85 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 244 | 85 | 48 | 111 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 244 | 99.2% | 51.2% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Loftgaard usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Loftgaard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Loftgaard usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Loftgaard usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 90.8% | 45.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.2% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 80.8% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 15.4% | 29.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard's chess games
All 490 games by Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - Sep 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: 178 wins, 116 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 41 | 14/9/18 | 34.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 39 | 16/11/12 | 41.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 10/12/15 | 27.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 29 | 13/6/10 | 44.8% |
| E11 | Catalan | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,631 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B40 |
| May 2026 | Bassem Amin | 2,627 | Titled Tuesday | C84 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | E10 |
| May 2026 | Dau Khuong Duy | 2,521 | Titled Tuesday | C02 |
| Jun 2025 | Jagadeesh Siddharth | 2,461 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 106 | 49 | 2,224 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 24 | 2,348 |
| DM i Lynskak 2026 | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2,254 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,422 |
| Copenhagen Obro CXU Open | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard's chess games?
490 games by Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard, from Mar 2019 to Sep 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 Vinh Loftgaard has played.
What does Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard play as White?
As White, Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard play as Black?
As Black, Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 27.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 244 games.
What is Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard's FIDE rating?
Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,241 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard played?
Our database contains 490 games by Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 116 draws, 196 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard?
490 games by Mikkel Vinh Loftgaard 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.