Prepare against Carsten Hejberg
DNK · World #32,602 classical · FIDE ID 1404520
Our database contains 96 games by Carsten Hejberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Hejberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Hejberg 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 | 1,971 | 2,106 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 25 | 42 | 29 | 26.0% |
| As White | 48 | 12 | 23 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 91.7% | 51.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hejberg usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Hejberg usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hejberg usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hejberg usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hejberg usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 47.8% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 34.8% | 81.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 38.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Carsten Hejberg's chess games
All 96 games by Carsten Hejberg 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: 25 wins, 42 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 0/9/3 | 0.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1997 | Jesper Morch Lauridsen | 2,260 | 19th Politiken Cup | D35 |
| Jan 1991 | Nils-Erik Nilsson | 2,230 | Lyngby Open | B14 |
| Jan 1996 | Nils Petersen | 2,155 | 18th Politiken Cup | D36 |
| Jan 2004 | Hans Endrup Jacobsen | 2,150 | ch-DEN M5 | E22 |
| Jan 1997 | Steen Brustrup Petersen | 2,140 | Aktiv Alliancen-B | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 4 | 2,082 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open A | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| Bagsvard GSF 75 Years-B | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| Aktiv Alliancen Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-Damhus A | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,905 |
| Farum 60 Years Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| Aktiv Alliancen-B | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Hejberg's chess games?
96 games by Carsten Hejberg, 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 Hejberg has played.
What does Carsten Hejberg play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Carsten Hejberg opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Hejberg answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Carsten Hejberg play as White?
As White, Carsten Hejberg's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Hejberg play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Hejberg most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Carsten Hejberg's FIDE rating?
Carsten Hejberg is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Carsten Hejberg played?
Our database contains 96 games by Carsten Hejberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 42 draws, 29 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Hejberg?
96 games by Carsten Hejberg 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.