Prepare against Noah Skaelbaek
DNK · World #33,822 classical · FIDE ID 1470604
When preparing against Noah Skaelbaek, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Noah Skaelbaek, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Noah Skaelbaek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noah Skaelbaek 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 | 1,965 | 1,970 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,849 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 46.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noah Skaelbaek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noah Skaelbaek's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Skaelbaek usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Skaelbaek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Skaelbaek usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Skaelbaek usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Noah Skaelbaek's chess games
All 30 games by Noah Skaelbaek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Noah Krug Wahlgreen | 2,114 | ch-DEN U16 Rapid | B23 |
| Apr 2023 | Peter Husted | 2,086 | ch-DEN G7 Gr1 | B05 |
| Apr 2023 | Adam Stanczyk Christensen | 1,882 | ch-DEN G7 Gr1 | B20 |
| Sep 2026 | Adam Orregaard Viero | 1,867 | Ungdoms DM 2026 - U14-U19 | A01 |
| Apr 2023 | Aage Sondergaard Nielsen | 1,835 | ch-DEN G7 Gr1 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN U14 rapid | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,577 |
| Ungdoms DM 2026 - U14-U19 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-DEN G7 Gr1 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| chT-Nordic U17 | 2023 | 4 | 4 | 1,628 |
| ch-DEN U16 Rapid | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2,010 |
| Esbjerg 100 Years Weekend | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-Odense Basis 4 | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noah Skaelbaek's chess games?
30 games by Noah Skaelbaek, from Sep 2020 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 Noah Skaelbaek has played.
What does Noah Skaelbaek play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Noah Skaelbaek opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noah Skaelbaek answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Noah Skaelbaek play as White?
As White, Noah Skaelbaek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Noah Skaelbaek play as Black?
As Black, Noah Skaelbaek most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Noah Skaelbaek's FIDE rating?
Noah Skaelbaek is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Noah Skaelbaek played?
Our database contains 30 games by Noah Skaelbaek, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noah Skaelbaek?
30 games by Noah Skaelbaek 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.