Prepare against Steen Molgaard
DNK · World #25,680 classical · FIDE ID 1448056
Our database contains 35 games by Steen Molgaard, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steen Molgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steen Molgaard 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 | 2,013 | 2,100 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 37.1% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steen Molgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steen Molgaard's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Molgaard usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Molgaard usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Molgaard usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Molgaard usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Molgaard usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Steen Molgaard's chess games
All 35 games by Steen Molgaard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Soren Bogo | 2,248 | Farum Fureso Open | A36 |
| Nov 1973 | Thorbjorn Rosenlund | 2,245 | Gentofte Winter | A36 |
| Dec 1973 | Jens Hartung-Nielsen | 2,104 | Gentofte Winter | A13 |
| Feb 2025 | Jacob Abildlund Brorsen | 2,102 | Palle Skov Mem Open | D14 |
| Sep 2016 | Carsten Juul Nielsen | 1,931 | Farum Fureso Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,879 |
| Gentofte Winter | 1974 | 9 | 4 | 2,043 |
| Espergarde Open | 1977 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Farum Fureso Open | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| Palle Skov Mem Open | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,231 |
| chT-DEN 1920 Gr1 | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,826 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steen Molgaard's chess games?
35 games by Steen Molgaard, from Apr 2014 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 Molgaard has played.
What does Steen Molgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Steen Molgaard opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steen Molgaard answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Steen Molgaard play as White?
As White, Steen Molgaard's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steen Molgaard play as Black?
As Black, Steen Molgaard most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Steen Molgaard's FIDE rating?
Steen Molgaard is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Steen Molgaard played?
Our database contains 35 games by Steen Molgaard, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steen Molgaard?
35 games by Steen Molgaard 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.