Prepare against Carsten Hoi
GM · DNK · World #5,320 classical · FIDE ID 1400100
Our database contains 2,331 games by Carsten Hoi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Hoi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Hoi 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 | 2,265 | 2,422 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,383 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,323 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,331 | 883 | 883 | 565 | 37.9% |
| As White | 1,182 | 512 | 453 | 217 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 1,149 | 371 | 430 | 348 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Hoi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Hoi's side.
First moves as White (1,182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,042 | 88.2% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 5.5% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 49 | 4.1% | 61.2% |
| e4 | 21 | 1.8% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Hoi usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hoi usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hoi usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Hoi usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hoi usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Hoi usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (522 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 273 | 52.3% | 52.7% |
| d6 | 91 | 17.4% | 58.2% |
| e6 | 69 | 13.2% | 47.8% |
| Nc6 | 52 | 10.0% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 28 | 5.4% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (410 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 211 | 51.5% | 51.4% |
| g6 | 76 | 18.5% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 61 | 14.9% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 59 | 14.4% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
Carsten Hoi's chess games
All 2,331 games by Carsten Hoi 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: 883 wins, 883 draws, 565 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 214 | 102/84/28 | 47.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 109 | 48/37/24 | 44.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 101 | 33/50/18 | 32.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 78 | 42/20/16 | 53.8% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 70 | 35/17/18 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 69 | 27/29/13 | 39.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 62 | 25/25/12 | 40.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 50 | 23/22/5 | 46.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 22/16/2 | 55.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 36 | 19/9/8 | 52.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 383 | 129/128/126 | 33.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 100 | 39/36/25 | 39.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 88 | 17/35/36 | 19.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 67 | 20/27/20 | 29.9% |
| A26 | English Opening | 42 | 17/12/13 | 40.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 31 | 10/11/10 | 32.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 30 | 12/12/6 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,668 | 25th Politiken Cup | B38 |
| Jun 2012 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,630 | 5th Oslo Sveins Open | D85 |
| Jul 2002 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,626 | 24th Politiken Cup | D91 |
| Jul 2006 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,598 | 28th Politiken Cup | E14 |
| Nov 1988 | Boris Gulko | 2,590 | Olympiad-28 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN | 2022 | 145 | 66.5 | 2,384 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 54 | 32 | 2,320 |
| Reykjavik Open | 1990 | 49 | 23 | 2,377 |
| Troll Masters | 2002 | 40 | 24.5 | 2,457 |
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 36 | 23 | 2,468 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 30 | 19.5 | 2,329 |
| Copenhagen GoAudit Open | 2023 | 28 | 19 | 2,252 |
| Taastrup | 1995 | 27 | 14 | 2,388 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Erling Mortensen (34 games) · Lars Schandorff (32 games) · Jonny Hector (24 games) · Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen (22 games) · Henrik Danielsen (22 games) · Curt Hansen (18 games) · Peter Heine Nielsen (15 games) · Jacob Ost-Hansen (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Hoi's chess games?
2,331 games by Carsten Hoi, 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 Carsten Hoi has played.
What does Carsten Hoi play on the first move as White?
Across 1,182 games with White in our database, Carsten Hoi opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Hoi answers 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Carsten Hoi play as White?
As White, Carsten Hoi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (214 games, 47.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (109 games, 44.0% win rate); Slav Defense (101 games, 32.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Hoi play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Hoi most often plays: Modern Defense (383 games, 33.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (100 games, 39.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (88 games, 19.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,149 games.
What is Carsten Hoi's FIDE rating?
Carsten Hoi is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,422 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Carsten Hoi played?
Our database contains 2,331 games by Carsten Hoi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 883 wins, 883 draws, 565 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Hoi?
2,331 games by Carsten Hoi 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.