Prepare against Theodor Kenneskog
FM · Sweden · World #3,415 classical · FIDE ID 1715011
Our database contains 440 games by Theodor Kenneskog, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Theodor Kenneskog's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theodor Kenneskog 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 | 2,322 | 2,374 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,321 | 2,331 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,293 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 440 | 137 | 171 | 132 | 31.1% |
| As White | 218 | 79 | 82 | 57 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 222 | 58 | 89 | 75 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theodor Kenneskog's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theodor Kenneskog's side.
First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 56.0% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 87 | 39.9% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kenneskog usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kenneskog usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kenneskog usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kenneskog usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kenneskog usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kenneskog usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 84.4% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 10.0% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 89.8% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.0% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Theodor Kenneskog's chess games
All 440 games by Theodor Kenneskog in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Aug 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: 137 wins, 171 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 15/13/11 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 6/16/9 | 19.4% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 3/11/1 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Venkataraman Karthik | 2,506 | 8th Sitges Sunway Open | B60 |
| Jul 2016 | Tomasz Warakomski | 2,492 | 14th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,473 | 3rd Mirandela Open | B15 |
| Apr 2019 | Nikolas Lubbe | 2,452 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | D36 |
| Jul 2018 | Mikolaj Tomczak | 2,432 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Challenge | 2019 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,253 |
| Vaxjo Visma IM-B | 2016 | 18 | 11 | 2,413 |
| chB-SWE | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,429 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 17 | 8 | 2,259 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,319 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,282 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,269 |
| chT-SWE 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theodor Kenneskog's chess games?
440 games by Theodor Kenneskog, from Nov 2009 to Aug 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 Theodor Kenneskog has played.
What does Theodor Kenneskog play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Theodor Kenneskog opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theodor Kenneskog answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Theodor Kenneskog play as White?
As White, Theodor Kenneskog's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theodor Kenneskog play as Black?
As Black, Theodor Kenneskog most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Theodor Kenneskog's FIDE rating?
Theodor Kenneskog is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess, 2,321 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Theodor Kenneskog played?
Our database contains 440 games by Theodor Kenneskog, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 171 draws, 132 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theodor Kenneskog?
440 games by Theodor Kenneskog 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.