Prepare against Steen Kopperberg
DNK · World #69,148 classical · FIDE ID 1433768
When preparing against Steen Kopperberg, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Steen Kopperberg, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steen Kopperberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steen Kopperberg 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 | 1,824 | 1,902 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,905 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,828 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 44 | 32 | 58 | 32.8% |
| As White | 65 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 69 | 20 | 14 | 35 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steen Kopperberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steen Kopperberg's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 100.0% | 50.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kopperberg usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kopperberg usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kopperberg usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 86.7% | 32.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.3% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 95.5% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Steen Kopperberg's chess games
All 134 games by Steen Kopperberg in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 44 wins, 32 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Stein Jensen | 2,205 | Copenhagen Open 2 | C13 |
| Aug 2011 | Jes West Knudsen | 1,960 | 33rd Politiken Cup | C11 |
| Feb 2018 | Torben Grafmoller | 1,883 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | A07 |
| Apr 2019 | Klaus Hojholm Kristensen | 1,852 | ch-HILLEROD B | D03 |
| Sep 2021 | Frands Winther Lavrsen | 1,826 | Hillerod Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,774 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,674 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,953 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,829 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,847 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,727 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 1,850 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steen Kopperberg's chess games?
134 games by Steen Kopperberg, from Sep 2009 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 Steen Kopperberg has played.
What does Steen Kopperberg play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Steen Kopperberg opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steen Kopperberg answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Steen Kopperberg play as White?
As White, Steen Kopperberg's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steen Kopperberg play as Black?
As Black, Steen Kopperberg most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Steen Kopperberg's FIDE rating?
Steen Kopperberg is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Steen Kopperberg played?
Our database contains 134 games by Steen Kopperberg, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 32 draws, 58 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steen Kopperberg?
134 games by Steen Kopperberg 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.