Prepare against Thomas Overgaard Kristensen
DNK · World #115,829 classical · FIDE ID 1419803
When preparing against Thomas Overgaard Kristensen, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 103 games by Thomas Overgaard Kristensen, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Overgaard Kristensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Overgaard Kristensen 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 | 1,685 | 1,773 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,714 | 1,731 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 32 | 15 | 56 | 31.1% |
| As White | 52 | 17 | 6 | 29 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 51 | 15 | 9 | 27 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Overgaard Kristensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Overgaard Kristensen's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 80.8% | 40.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues c4 (21.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kristensen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 80.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 80.0% | 20.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Thomas Overgaard Kristensen's chess games
All 103 games by Thomas Overgaard Kristensen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 32 wins, 15 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Babak Malekian | 2,260 | Koge Open A | A57 |
| Jan 1997 | Erik Nicolaisen | 2,035 | Koge Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2018 | Anders Damm Frydenborg | 1,909 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B12 |
| Jul 2015 | Sigmund Lunde | 1,898 | 37th Politiken Cup | D36 |
| Jul 2015 | Carl-Johan Arbeus | 1,779 | 37th Politiken Cup | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 14 | 1,569 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,771 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,764 |
| 21st North Sea Cup | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,757 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,712 |
| Koge Open A | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-DEN Kort1 C | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Overgaard Kristensen's chess games?
103 games by Thomas Overgaard Kristensen, from Jan 2011 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 Overgaard Kristensen has played.
What does Thomas Overgaard Kristensen play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Thomas Overgaard Kristensen opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Overgaard Kristensen answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Thomas Overgaard Kristensen play as White?
As White, Thomas Overgaard Kristensen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Overgaard Kristensen play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Overgaard Kristensen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Thomas Overgaard Kristensen's FIDE rating?
Thomas Overgaard Kristensen is currently rated 1,685 in classical chess, 1,714 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Thomas Overgaard Kristensen played?
Our database contains 103 games by Thomas Overgaard Kristensen, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 15 draws, 56 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Overgaard Kristensen?
103 games by Thomas Overgaard Kristensen 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.