Prepare against Morten Topholm
DNK · World #28,406 classical · FIDE ID 1404687
Our database contains 31 games by Morten Topholm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Morten Topholm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morten Topholm 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 | 1,995 | 2,234 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,073 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 25.8% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morten Topholm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morten Topholm's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Topholm usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Topholm usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Topholm usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Topholm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Morten Topholm's chess games
All 31 games by Morten Topholm in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Johny Veng | 2,309 | Horsens Open | A10 |
| Feb 2010 | Jan Nordenbaek | 2,210 | ch-Fyn | C06 |
| Mar 2010 | Tom Frantsen | 2,106 | ch-Fyn | A04 |
| Jan 2010 | Rene Rauer Hansen | 2,025 | ch-Fyn | E14 |
| Jun 2011 | Flemming Preuss | 1,991 | Odense Fynsmesterskabet | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odense Fynsmesterskabet | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,141 |
| ch-Fyn | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,251 |
| Fredericia Glenco | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,854 |
| Fredericia Kandidats | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,831 |
| Horsens Lang Weekend Open | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,130 |
| Horsens Open | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,357 |
| ch-Odense | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,077 |
| DEN-ch Rapid Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morten Topholm's chess games?
31 games by Morten Topholm, from Apr 2003 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 Topholm has played.
What does Morten Topholm play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Morten Topholm opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morten Topholm answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Morten Topholm play as White?
As White, Morten Topholm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morten Topholm play as Black?
As Black, Morten Topholm most often plays: Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Morten Topholm's FIDE rating?
Morten Topholm is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Morten Topholm played?
Our database contains 31 games by Morten Topholm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morten Topholm?
31 games by Morten Topholm 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.