Prepare against Dirk Hansen
DEU · World #60,054 classical · FIDE ID 16249933
When preparing against Dirk Hansen, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%).
Our database contains 66 games by Dirk Hansen, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Hansen 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 | 1,856 | 1,900 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 40.9% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Hansen's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 93.5% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 63.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Hansen usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Hansen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Hansen usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 41.7% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Dirk Hansen's chess games
All 66 games by Dirk Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 27 wins, 22 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21 | Center Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1997 | Guenther Koksch | 2,011 | chT-Bahn | B01 |
| Oct 2019 | Helge Andersen | 1,999 | 10th Grenzturnering | A52 |
| May 2018 | Michel Langner | 1,895 | 8th Grenzturnering A | B13 |
| Nov 2018 | Guido Heinemann | 1,864 | Grenzturnering 9th | C21 |
| Jan 2020 | Dieter Kroeger | 1,832 | 10th Grenzturnering | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Bahn | 1999 | 26 | 15.5 | 1,911 |
| chV-Bahn | 1998 | 18 | 9 | 1,873 |
| 10th Grenzturnering | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,867 |
| Grenzturnering 9th | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| chG-Bahn | 1991 | 4 | 3 | – |
| 8th Grenzturnering A | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Hansen's chess games?
66 games by Dirk Hansen, from Feb 2018 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 Dirk Hansen has played.
What does Dirk Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Dirk Hansen opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Hansen answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Dirk Hansen play as White?
As White, Dirk Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Hansen most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Dirk Hansen's FIDE rating?
Dirk Hansen is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Dirk Hansen played?
Our database contains 66 games by Dirk Hansen, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 22 draws, 17 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Hansen?
66 games by Dirk Hansen 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.