Prepare against Thomas Klitgaard
DNK · World #8,557 classical · FIDE ID 1408267
Our database contains 101 games by Thomas Klitgaard, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Klitgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Klitgaard 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 | 2,194 | 2,233 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,227 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 16 | 40 | 45 | 15.8% |
| As White | 47 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 14.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 9 | 20 | 25 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Klitgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Klitgaard's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 63.8% | 38.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 34.0% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 38.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Klitgaard usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Klitgaard usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Klitgaard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Klitgaard usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Klitgaard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Klitgaard usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 40.0% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas Klitgaard's chess games
All 101 games by Thomas Klitgaard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 40 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Uffe Vinter-Schou | 2,374 | chT-DEN 1516 54th | B01 |
| Nov 2017 | Thomas Ochsner | 2,301 | 56th chT-DEN 1718 | B22 |
| Jul 2011 | Poul Rewitz | 2,289 | Horsens Open | E41 |
| Jan 2014 | Gunnar Pedersen | 2,254 | chT-DEN 1314 52nd | D36 |
| Jan 2015 | Lars Aaes Nielsen | 2,237 | chT-DEN 1415 53rd | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,234 |
| 56th chT-DEN 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| chT-DEN 1516 54th | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,179 |
| chT-DEN 1415 53rd | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,212 |
| chT-DEN 1920 58th | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 2,088 |
| chT-DEN 2223 60th | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 2,134 |
| 62nd TCh-DEN Ex 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 0.5 | 2,055 |
| chT-DEN 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Klitgaard's chess games?
101 games by Thomas Klitgaard, from Jul 2003 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 Klitgaard has played.
What does Thomas Klitgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Thomas Klitgaard opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Klitgaard answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Thomas Klitgaard play as White?
As White, Thomas Klitgaard's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Klitgaard play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Klitgaard most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Thomas Klitgaard's FIDE rating?
Thomas Klitgaard is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Thomas Klitgaard played?
Our database contains 101 games by Thomas Klitgaard, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 40 draws, 45 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Klitgaard?
101 games by Thomas Klitgaard 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.