Prepare against Ove Kroll
DNK · World #3,160 classical · FIDE ID 1400215
Our database contains 218 games by Ove Kroll, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ove Kroll's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ove Kroll 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 | 2,331 | 2,363 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 68 | 94 | 56 | 31.2% |
| As White | 109 | 38 | 46 | 25 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 109 | 30 | 48 | 31 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ove Kroll's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ove Kroll's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 90 | 82.6% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.4% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 6 | 5.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kroll usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kroll usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kroll usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kroll usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kroll usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 73.9% | 51.5% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 19.6% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 50.0% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
Ove Kroll's chess games
All 218 games by Ove Kroll 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: 68 wins, 94 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/8/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Karsten Rasmussen | 2,440 | Aarhus A | A25 |
| Jan 1988 | Jens Kristiansen | 2,435 | chB-DEN | A21 |
| Dec 1979 | Michael Rohde | 2,405 | ch-Pan American | C16 |
| Apr 1984 | Carsten Hoi | 2,400 | ch-DEN 75 Mesterskabet | A40 |
| Jan 1992 | Klaus Berg | 2,385 | chT-DEN 9293 | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus-B | 1991 | 37 | 20.5 | 2,348 |
| Aarhus A | 1990 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-DEN 75 Mesterskabet | 1984 | 11 | 4 | 2,286 |
| ch-DEN | 1990 | 11 | 8 | 2,488 |
| chB-DEN | 1993 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,435 |
| Aarhus Open | 1989 | 9 | 5 | 2,348 |
| Aarhus | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,292 |
| 8th Hallsberg U18 Open | 1973 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ove Kroll's chess games?
218 games by Ove Kroll, 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 Ove Kroll has played.
What does Ove Kroll play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Ove Kroll opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ove Kroll answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Ove Kroll play as White?
As White, Ove Kroll's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ove Kroll play as Black?
As Black, Ove Kroll most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Ove Kroll's FIDE rating?
Ove Kroll is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Ove Kroll played?
Our database contains 218 games by Ove Kroll, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 94 draws, 56 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ove Kroll?
218 games by Ove Kroll 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.