Prepare against Carsten Bank Friis
FM · DNK · World #8,556 classical · FIDE ID 1400495
Our database contains 219 games by Carsten Bank Friis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Bank Friis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Bank Friis 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 | 2,194 | 2,335 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,179 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,203 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 69 | 81 | 69 | 31.5% |
| As White | 112 | 36 | 47 | 29 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 107 | 33 | 34 | 40 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Bank Friis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Bank Friis's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 42.9% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 48 | 42.9% | 44.8% |
| c3 | 6 | 5.4% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Friis usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Friis usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Friis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Friis usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Friis usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Friis usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 50.0% | 56.9% |
| c6 | 21 | 36.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 65.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 25.7% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
Carsten Bank Friis's chess games
All 219 games by Carsten Bank Friis 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: 69 wins, 81 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,426 | ch-DEN rapid | A45 |
| May 2015 | Bjorn Moller Ochsner | 2,419 | Fredericia | E19 |
| Jan 1998 | Mikkel Antonsen | 2,405 | ch-DEN cand | C00 |
| Jan 1987 | Bjorn Brinck-Claussen | 2,390 | ch-DEN | C82 |
| Jan 1987 | Bjarke Sahl | 2,385 | ch-DEN | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 1999 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,306 |
| Fredericia Glenco | 2014 | 18 | 6 | 2,239 |
| ch-Fyn | 2010 | 13 | 11 | 2,280 |
| ch-DEN | 1987 | 11 | 5 | 2,319 |
| Fredericia Spring A | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-Fredericia A | 2013 | 10 | 8 | 2,181 |
| 8th Politiken Cup | 1986 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
| ch-DEN U18 int | 1979 | 9 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Bank Friis's chess games?
219 games by Carsten Bank Friis, 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 Bank Friis has played.
What does Carsten Bank Friis play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Carsten Bank Friis opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Bank Friis answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Carsten Bank Friis play as White?
As White, Carsten Bank Friis's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Saragossa Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Bank Friis play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Bank Friis most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Carsten Bank Friis's FIDE rating?
Carsten Bank Friis is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Carsten Bank Friis played?
Our database contains 219 games by Carsten Bank Friis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 81 draws, 69 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Bank Friis?
219 games by Carsten Bank Friis 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.