Prepare against Claus Vangsgaard
DNK · World #42,153 classical · FIDE ID 1417320
Our database contains 80 games by Claus Vangsgaard, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Claus Vangsgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claus Vangsgaard 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 | 1,925 | 2,029 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 25 | 15 | 40 | 31.3% |
| As White | 40 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claus Vangsgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claus Vangsgaard's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 80.0% | 42.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Vangsgaard usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vangsgaard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Vangsgaard usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Vangsgaard usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vangsgaard usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Vangsgaard usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 18.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Claus Vangsgaard's chess games
All 80 games by Claus Vangsgaard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Esben Kjems Hove | 2,250 | Aarhus Open 2 | B29 |
| Nov 2016 | Rudolf Benninger | 2,085 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B21 |
| Feb 2017 | Johnny Harboe | 2,081 | chAarhus C | B14 |
| Apr 2018 | Preben R. Larsen | 1,796 | Copenhagen Challenge | C68 |
| May 2026 | Leno Kollath | 1,769 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,782 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,077 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,966 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,836 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,884 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| Aarhus Open 2 | 1992 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,193 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claus Vangsgaard's chess games?
80 games by Claus Vangsgaard, from Jul 2008 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 Vangsgaard has played.
What does Claus Vangsgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Claus Vangsgaard opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claus Vangsgaard answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Claus Vangsgaard play as White?
As White, Claus Vangsgaard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claus Vangsgaard play as Black?
As Black, Claus Vangsgaard most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Claus Vangsgaard's FIDE rating?
Claus Vangsgaard is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Claus Vangsgaard played?
Our database contains 80 games by Claus Vangsgaard, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claus Vangsgaard?
80 games by Claus Vangsgaard 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.