Prepare against Claus Stovring
DNK · World #20,865 classical · FIDE ID 1406914
When preparing against Claus Stovring, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 122 games by Claus Stovring, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Claus Stovring's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claus Stovring 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 | 2,050 | 2,105 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 44 | 23 | 55 | 36.1% |
| As White | 64 | 24 | 12 | 28 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 58 | 20 | 11 | 27 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claus Stovring's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claus Stovring's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 90.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.3% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Stovring usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Stovring usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Stovring usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stovring usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Stovring usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Stovring usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 40.7% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Claus Stovring's chess games
All 122 games by Claus Stovring in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 44 wins, 23 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 0/2/9 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Ali Habibi | 2,269 | 3rd Davos Open | A23 |
| Jul 2012 | Piotr Piesik | 2,226 | 14th Gdansk Open | A49 |
| Jul 2007 | Ondrej Matras | 2,218 | 22nd North Sea Cup | A01 |
| Aug 2003 | Nina Hoiberg | 2,217 | Aarhus CC 100 Anniv Open | C55 |
| Sep 2001 | Bjarne Guldberg Hansen | 2,217 | Aarhus Festuge | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,158 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,136 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,971 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| 14th Gdansk Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,132 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,270 |
| Aarhus Festuge | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| ch-DEN M7 | 2004 | 7 | 1 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claus Stovring's chess games?
122 games by Claus Stovring, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Stovring has played.
What does Claus Stovring play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Claus Stovring opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claus Stovring answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Claus Stovring play as White?
As White, Claus Stovring's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claus Stovring play as Black?
As Black, Claus Stovring most often plays: Petrov's Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Claus Stovring's FIDE rating?
Claus Stovring is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Claus Stovring played?
Our database contains 122 games by Claus Stovring, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 23 draws, 55 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claus Stovring?
122 games by Claus Stovring 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.