Prepare against Thomas Kirknel
DNK · World #18,085 classical · FIDE ID 1434756
Our database contains 60 games by Thomas Kirknel, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kirknel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kirknel 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 | 2,074 | 2,199 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,085 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,082 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 24 | 14 | 22 | 40.0% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kirknel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kirknel's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kirknel usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Kirknel usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kirknel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Thomas Kirknel's chess games
All 60 games by Thomas Kirknel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Alexander Rhee | 2,163 | ch-Copenhagen Bronshoj A | C78 |
| Oct 2012 | Jacob Abildlund Brorsen | 2,129 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Weekend A | B06 |
| Mar 2013 | Mikael Skjoldager | 2,096 | ch-Copenhagen Bronshoj | E09 |
| Mar 2012 | Jeppe Nicolaisen | 2,088 | ch-Copenhagen Bronshoj A | C60 |
| Oct 2012 | Ole Bo Andersen | 2,083 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Weekend A | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2013 | 14 | 8 | 2,123 |
| ch-Copenhagen Bronshoj | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,957 |
| ch-Copenhagen Bronshoj A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,131 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Sensommer | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 2,043 |
| ch-DEN qual1 | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Weekend A | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Efteraar Open A | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kirknel's chess games?
60 games by Thomas Kirknel, from Jul 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 Thomas Kirknel has played.
What does Thomas Kirknel play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Thomas Kirknel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kirknel answers 1...c5 (73% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kirknel play as White?
As White, Thomas Kirknel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kirknel play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kirknel most often plays: Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Thomas Kirknel's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kirknel is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Thomas Kirknel played?
Our database contains 60 games by Thomas Kirknel, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kirknel?
60 games by Thomas Kirknel 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.