Prepare against Rasmus Skytte
IM · DNK · World #2,683 classical · FIDE ID 1404210
When preparing against Rasmus Skytte, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 12.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,670 games by Rasmus Skytte, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rasmus Skytte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rasmus Skytte 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 | 2,352 | 2,437 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,386 | 2,432 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,400 | 2,430 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,670 | 519 | 681 | 470 | 31.1% |
| As White | 839 | 295 | 347 | 197 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 831 | 224 | 334 | 273 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rasmus Skytte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rasmus Skytte's side.
First moves as White (839 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 613 | 73.1% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 148 | 17.6% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 5.0% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 20 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 1.1% | 38.9% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 0.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Skytte usually continues Nf3 (49.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Skytte usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Skytte usually continues d4 (47.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Skytte usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Skytte usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Skytte usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 152 | 42.6% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 63 | 17.6% | 50.8% |
| g6 | 54 | 15.1% | 50.9% |
| c6 | 29 | 8.1% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 26 | 7.3% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 19 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 175 | 57.6% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 100 | 32.9% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 3.3% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 3.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.3% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Rasmus Skytte's chess games
All 1,670 games by Rasmus Skytte in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 519 wins, 681 draws, 470 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 101 | 46/37/18 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 45 | 19/19/7 | 42.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 17/20/2 | 43.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 16/11/10 | 43.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 8/19/3 | 26.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 3/18/3 | 12.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 105 | 36/39/30 | 34.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 86 | 21/37/28 | 24.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 51 | 16/18/17 | 31.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 46 | 13/15/18 | 28.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 39 | 10/16/13 | 25.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 33 | 7/16/10 | 21.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 8/16/5 | 27.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 6/9/13 | 21.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25 | 3/12/10 | 12.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,667 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | C50 |
| Oct 2010 | Christian Bauer | 2,622 | 26th EU-Cup | C10 |
| Apr 2020 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,604 | Titled Tue | D94 |
| Dec 2016 | Artur Jussupow | 2,585 | ch-EU blitz | C30 |
| Nov 2004 | Vladimir Chuchelov | 2,571 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 325 | 118 | 2,113 |
| ch-DEN | 2018 | 31 | 13 | 2,375 |
| Aarhus Chess House | 2016 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,473 |
| Kolding Sondex Cup Gp1 | 2017 | 25 | 8.5 | 2,323 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2013 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,317 |
| Olomouc Proclient Cup | 2006 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,429 |
| chB-DEN | 2001 | 21 | 12 | 2,320 |
| Malmo Open | 2023 | 17 | 11 | 2,353 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen (14 games) · Mikkel Antonsen (14 games) · Allan Stig Rasmussen (11 games) · Martin Matthiesen (11 games) · Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rasmus Skytte's chess games?
1,670 games by Rasmus Skytte, from Apr 2003 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 Rasmus Skytte has played.
What does Rasmus Skytte play on the first move as White?
Across 839 games with White in our database, Rasmus Skytte opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rasmus Skytte answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rasmus Skytte play as White?
As White, Rasmus Skytte's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (101 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (39 games, 43.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 839 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rasmus Skytte play as Black?
As Black, Rasmus Skytte most often plays: Benoni Defense (105 games, 34.3% win rate); Modern Defense (86 games, 24.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (51 games, 31.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 831 games.
What is Rasmus Skytte's FIDE rating?
Rasmus Skytte is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess, 2,386 in rapid and 2,400 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (May 2014).
How many games has Rasmus Skytte played?
Our database contains 1,670 games by Rasmus Skytte, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 519 wins, 681 draws, 470 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rasmus Skytte?
1,670 games by Rasmus Skytte 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.