Prepare against Villum Brevick Kierulf
CM · Norway · World #12,315 classical · FIDE ID 1549960
When preparing against Villum Brevick Kierulf, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 217 games by Villum Brevick Kierulf, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Villum Brevick Kierulf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Villum Brevick Kierulf 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 | 2,138 | 2,187 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,055 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,146 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 80 | 20 | 117 | 36.9% |
| As White | 104 | 43 | 11 | 50 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 113 | 37 | 9 | 67 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Villum Brevick Kierulf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Villum Brevick Kierulf's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 47.6% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 33 | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 12.6% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 53.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kierulf usually continues Bg5 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kierulf usually continues Bg5 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kierulf usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 30.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kierulf usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kierulf usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Kierulf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 82.0% | 32.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Villum Brevick Kierulf's chess games
All 217 games by Villum Brevick Kierulf in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Sep 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: 80 wins, 20 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,412 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | B31 |
| Aug 2026 | Yaroslav Shevchenko | 2,383 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Logan C Shafer | 2,328 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | E28 |
| Aug 2026 | Aditya Varun Gampa | 2,323 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Sengdorji Dondukov | 2,315 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 62 | 22.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-Konnerud CC | 2020 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,555 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 2,011 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,040 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,169 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Villum Brevick Kierulf's chess games?
217 games by Villum Brevick Kierulf, from Feb 2018 to Sep 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 Villum Brevick Kierulf has played.
What does Villum Brevick Kierulf play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Villum Brevick Kierulf opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Villum Brevick Kierulf answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Villum Brevick Kierulf play as White?
As White, Villum Brevick Kierulf's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Villum Brevick Kierulf play as Black?
As Black, Villum Brevick Kierulf most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Villum Brevick Kierulf's FIDE rating?
Villum Brevick Kierulf is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Villum Brevick Kierulf played?
Our database contains 217 games by Villum Brevick Kierulf, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 20 draws, 117 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Villum Brevick Kierulf?
217 games by Villum Brevick Kierulf 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.