Prepare against Anders Hansen
Sweden · World #140,571 classical · FIDE ID 1711237
When preparing against Anders Hansen, expect 1.b3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 32.3% over 65 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Anders Hansen, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anders Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anders Hansen 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 | 1,618 | 1,738 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,606 | 1,703 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,641 | 1,689 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 41 | 24 | 83 | 27.7% |
| As White | 75 | 22 | 13 | 40 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 73 | 19 | 11 | 43 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anders Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anders Hansen's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 65 | 86.7% | 40.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.3% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 87% of White games, 40.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Bb2 (40.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Bb2 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Bb2 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Hansen usually continues b3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Hansen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 88.2% | 38.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 70.4% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 37.5% |
Anders Hansen's chess games
All 148 games by Anders Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 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: 41 wins, 24 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 65 | 21/11/33 | 32.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Mehdi Hayri Ozbilen | 2,007 | 13th ch-EU Seniors | A01 |
| Jul 2014 | Ib Jensen | 1,982 | 36th Politiken Cup | A01 |
| Aug 2013 | Sven Rosell | 1,973 | 35th Politiken Cup | A01 |
| Jul 2011 | Urszula Krokay | 1,940 | 33rd Politiken Cup | B30 |
| Jul 2015 | Jorgen Alfven | 1,932 | 37th Politiken Cup | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 19 | 6 | 1,491 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,745 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,859 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,787 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| 13th ch-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,787 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anders Hansen's chess games?
148 games by Anders Hansen, from Sep 2009 to Aug 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 Anders Hansen has played.
What does Anders Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Anders Hansen opens with 1.b3 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anders Hansen answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Anders Hansen play as White?
As White, Anders Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (65 games, 32.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anders Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Anders Hansen most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Anders Hansen's FIDE rating?
Anders Hansen is currently rated 1,618 in classical chess, 1,606 in rapid and 1,641 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Anders Hansen played?
Our database contains 148 games by Anders Hansen, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 24 draws, 83 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anders Hansen?
148 games by Anders Hansen 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.