Prepare against David Christophersen
DNK · World #63,046 classical · FIDE ID 1413619
When preparing against David Christophersen, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 162 games by David Christophersen, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Christophersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Christophersen 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 | 1,845 | 1,911 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,913 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 56 | 30 | 76 | 34.6% |
| As White | 80 | 30 | 16 | 34 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 82 | 26 | 14 | 42 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Christophersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Christophersen's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 65.0% | 41.3% |
| c4 | 21 | 26.3% | 52.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Christophersen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Christophersen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Christophersen usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 52.4% score
- …e5 (62% of these games) — Christophersen usually continues g3 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Christophersen usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Christophersen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 63.6% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 51.6% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 7 | 22.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
David Christophersen's chess games
All 162 games by David Christophersen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 56 wins, 30 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Mads-Holger Jacobsen | 2,046 | 6th Borup Open | D15 |
| Aug 2012 | Morten Frank Jensen | 2,037 | 34th Politiken Cup | A40 |
| Jul 2011 | Robert Hedlerfog | 2,006 | 33rd Politiken Cup | D35 |
| Oct 2005 | Orla Jensen | 2,003 | ch-Farum HK | A16 |
| Apr 2016 | Peter Sebastian Stuhr | 1,957 | Copenhagen Challenge | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2017 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,808 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,783 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,680 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,822 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,818 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,883 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,530 |
| Hillerod CC 1617 B | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,611 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Christophersen's chess games?
162 games by David Christophersen, from Mar 2011 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 David Christophersen has played.
What does David Christophersen play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, David Christophersen opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Christophersen answers 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does David Christophersen play as White?
As White, David Christophersen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Christophersen play as Black?
As Black, David Christophersen most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is David Christophersen's FIDE rating?
David Christophersen is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (May 2025).
How many games has David Christophersen played?
Our database contains 162 games by David Christophersen, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 30 draws, 76 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Christophersen?
162 games by David Christophersen 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.