Prepare against Morten Jessen
DNK · World #91,222 classical · FIDE ID 1452118
When preparing against Morten Jessen, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Morten Jessen, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Morten Jessen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morten Jessen 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 | 1,755 | 1,771 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 39 | 34 | 40 | 34.5% |
| As White | 57 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 56 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morten Jessen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morten Jessen's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 63.2% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 19 | 33.3% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Jessen usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Jessen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Jessen usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Jessen usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Jessen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Jessen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 80.6% | 46.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Morten Jessen's chess games
All 113 games by Morten Jessen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 39 wins, 34 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Hans Jorgen Clausen | 1,650 | chT-South Jutland 1819 Master 2 | A40 |
| May 2019 | Broder Petersen | 1,599 | Logumkloster Open | D35 |
| Apr 2023 | Dzano Beckovic | 1,574 | Logumkloster Open | D31 |
| Sep 2007 | Jorgen Clausen | 1,509 | chB-Sonderjysk | D35 |
| Apr 2016 | Hans Chr. Baagoe | 1,504 | ch-Logumkloster B | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Logumkloster B | 2016 | 24 | 13 | 1,439 |
| Logumkloster Open | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 1,597 |
| chB-Sonderjysk | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,347 |
| Sonderjysk EMT C | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,375 |
| ch-Logumkloster | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,612 |
| Vojens Sonderjysk EMT B | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,315 |
| Vojens Sonderjysk C | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,278 |
| ch-Logumkloster Basis 2 | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morten Jessen's chess games?
113 games by Morten Jessen, from Jun 2016 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 Morten Jessen has played.
What does Morten Jessen play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Morten Jessen opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morten Jessen answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Morten Jessen play as White?
As White, Morten Jessen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morten Jessen play as Black?
As Black, Morten Jessen most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Morten Jessen's FIDE rating?
Morten Jessen is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (May 2025).
How many games has Morten Jessen played?
Our database contains 113 games by Morten Jessen, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 34 draws, 40 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morten Jessen?
113 games by Morten Jessen 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.