Prepare against Tom Skovgaard
DNK · World #35,949 classical · FIDE ID 1406337
When preparing against Tom Skovgaard, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 21.1% over 38 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Tom Skovgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Skovgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Skovgaard 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 | 1,954 | 2,079 | Jul 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,998 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 79 | 65 | 108 | 31.3% |
| As White | 125 | 44 | 35 | 46 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 127 | 35 | 30 | 62 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Skovgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Skovgaard's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 97.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Skovgaard usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Skovgaard usually continues d4 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Skovgaard usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Skovgaard usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Skovgaard usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 74.5% | 34.2% |
| c5 | 7 | 13.7% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 87.8% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Tom Skovgaard's chess games
All 252 games by Tom Skovgaard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 79 wins, 65 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 38 | 8/10/20 | 21.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1981 | Jeremy D Silman | 2,340 | CalChess Masters | D85 |
| Jan 2005 | Linus Olsson | 2,319 | Copenhagen Chess Challenge | E01 |
| Mar 2015 | Vladimir Poley | 2,269 | Reykjavik Open | A12 |
| Jul 2013 | Mogens Thuesen | 2,267 | 35th Politiken Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2001 | Ian D Thompson | 2,240 | 23rd Politiken Cup | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nordic | 1973 | 11 | 4 | – |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,160 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,249 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,069 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 1,935 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Skovgaard's chess games?
252 games by Tom Skovgaard, from Apr 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 Tom Skovgaard has played.
What does Tom Skovgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Tom Skovgaard opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Skovgaard answers 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Tom Skovgaard play as White?
As White, Tom Skovgaard's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Skovgaard play as Black?
As Black, Tom Skovgaard most often plays: Alekhine Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Tom Skovgaard's FIDE rating?
Tom Skovgaard is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Tom Skovgaard played?
Our database contains 252 games by Tom Skovgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 65 draws, 108 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Skovgaard?
252 games by Tom Skovgaard 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.