Prepare against Vitus Bondo Medhus
FM · DNK · World #2,069 classical · FIDE ID 1462547
When preparing against Vitus Bondo Medhus, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 639 games by Vitus Bondo Medhus, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vitus Bondo Medhus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitus Bondo Medhus 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 | 2,380 | 2,439 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,265 | 2,283 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,301 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 639 | 288 | 104 | 247 | 45.1% |
| As White | 323 | 163 | 50 | 110 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 316 | 125 | 54 | 137 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitus Bondo Medhus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitus Bondo Medhus's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 222 | 68.7% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 84 | 26.0% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Medhus usually continues Nc3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Medhus usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Medhus usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Medhus usually continues Nc3 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Medhus usually continues Nc3 (44.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Medhus usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 66.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 41 | 27.2% | 41.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 57.8% | 42.4% |
| d5 | 20 | 19.6% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 14.7% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Vitus Bondo Medhus's chess games
All 639 games by Vitus Bondo Medhus in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 288 wins, 104 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 58 | 29/3/26 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 52 | 25/10/17 | 48.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 26 | 15/4/7 | 57.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 48 | 26/2/20 | 54.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 10/1/17 | 35.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 14/3/6 | 60.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A45 | London System | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Dec 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,628 | Titled Tue Early | C26 |
| Oct 2024 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Sep 2024 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,554 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Dec 2024 | Roven Vogel | 2,545 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 227 | 116.5 | 2,293 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 7 | 2,219 |
| DM i Lynskak 2026 | 2026 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,147 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 2,257 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,324 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,449 |
| Smuk Skak GM 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitus Bondo Medhus's chess games?
639 games by Vitus Bondo Medhus, from Jul 2016 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 Vitus Bondo Medhus has played.
What does Vitus Bondo Medhus play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Vitus Bondo Medhus opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitus Bondo Medhus answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Vitus Bondo Medhus play as White?
As White, Vitus Bondo Medhus's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (58 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (52 games, 48.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (26 games, 57.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitus Bondo Medhus play as Black?
As Black, Vitus Bondo Medhus most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 54.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (23 games, 60.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 316 games.
What is Vitus Bondo Medhus's FIDE rating?
Vitus Bondo Medhus is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,265 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Vitus Bondo Medhus played?
Our database contains 639 games by Vitus Bondo Medhus, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 288 wins, 104 draws, 247 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitus Bondo Medhus?
639 games by Vitus Bondo Medhus 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.