Prepare against Poul Munk
DNK · World #36,377 classical · FIDE ID 1409255
Our database contains 48 games by Poul Munk, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Poul Munk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Poul Munk 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 | 1,952 | 2,014 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 31.3% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Poul Munk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Poul Munk's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 30.4% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 70% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Munk usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Munk usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Munk usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Munk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Munk usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Munk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Poul Munk's chess games
All 48 games by Poul Munk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Pal Moe | 1,820 | 31st Politiken Cup | C11 |
| Aug 2010 | Guttorm Andersen | 1,774 | 32nd Politiken Cup | D48 |
| Jul 2009 | Jan Mouritsen | 1,758 | 31st Politiken Cup | D58 |
| Aug 2010 | Trym Daniel Rodvik | 1,750 | 32nd Politiken Cup | A18 |
| Aug 2011 | Erik Asmund | 1,739 | 33rd Politiken Cup | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,226 |
| Valby K41 Open 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,793 |
| chT-DEN 1920 Gr1 | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Poul Munk's chess games?
48 games by Poul Munk, from Jan 2004 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 Poul Munk has played.
What does Poul Munk play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Poul Munk opens with 1.c4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Poul Munk answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Poul Munk play as White?
As White, Poul Munk's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Poul Munk play as Black?
As Black, Poul Munk most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Poul Munk's FIDE rating?
Poul Munk is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Poul Munk played?
Our database contains 48 games by Poul Munk, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Poul Munk?
48 games by Poul Munk 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.