Prepare against Claus Norregaard
DNK · World #53,766 classical · FIDE ID 1409808
Our database contains 48 games by Claus Norregaard, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Claus Norregaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claus Norregaard 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 | 1,878 | 2,205 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 35.4% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claus Norregaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claus Norregaard's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Norregaard usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Norregaard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Norregaard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Claus Norregaard's chess games
All 48 games by Claus Norregaard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Jorgen Jorgensen | 2,186 | ch-DEN Seniors 65 | A39 |
| Jan 1996 | Evgenia Hansen | 2,180 | Lyngby mT | E10 |
| Feb 2020 | Jens Jorgen Christiansen | 2,073 | ch-DEN Seniors 65 | E01 |
| Apr 2026 | Jan Stage | 2,037 | Danish Championship 2026 - Veteran | E01 |
| Jan 1996 | Merete Haahr | 2,010 | Lyngby mT | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2006 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| Lyngby mT | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - Veteran | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,208 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,955 |
| ch-DEN G5-1 | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-Copenhagen | 1964 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claus Norregaard's chess games?
48 games by Claus Norregaard, from Apr 2004 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 Claus Norregaard has played.
What does Claus Norregaard play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Claus Norregaard opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claus Norregaard answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Claus Norregaard play as White?
As White, Claus Norregaard's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claus Norregaard play as Black?
As Black, Claus Norregaard most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Claus Norregaard's FIDE rating?
Claus Norregaard is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Claus Norregaard played?
Our database contains 48 games by Claus Norregaard, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claus Norregaard?
48 games by Claus Norregaard 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.