Prepare against Erland Henrichsen
Norway · World #42,672 classical · FIDE ID 1512722
Our database contains 106 games by Erland Henrichsen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erland Henrichsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erland Henrichsen 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 | 1,923 | 2,038 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,947 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,943 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 35 | 29 | 42 | 33.0% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 53 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 77.4% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 15.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Henrichsen usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Henrichsen usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Henrichsen usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Henrichsen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Henrichsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Henrichsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 72.2% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Erland Henrichsen's chess games
All 106 games by Erland Henrichsen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 35 wins, 29 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Karl Gneiss | 2,183 | WchT Seniors 65 | D75 |
| Feb 2010 | Konrad Bold | 2,149 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | C10 |
| Mar 2014 | Hans Thieme | 2,130 | ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | C12 |
| Nov 2010 | Heinz-Dieter Gierse | 2,127 | 20th Wch Seniors | B08 |
| Mar 2013 | Grigorij Vagner | 2,088 | 13th ch-EU Seniors | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,128 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,978 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,864 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| 13th ch-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,090 |
| 12th ch-EU Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,849 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,843 |
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Where can I find Erland Henrichsen's chess games?
106 games by Erland Henrichsen, from Sep 2010 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 Erland Henrichsen has played.
What does Erland Henrichsen play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Erland Henrichsen opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erland Henrichsen answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Erland Henrichsen play as White?
As White, Erland Henrichsen's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erland Henrichsen play as Black?
As Black, Erland Henrichsen most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Erland Henrichsen's FIDE rating?
Erland Henrichsen is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Erland Henrichsen played?
Our database contains 106 games by Erland Henrichsen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 29 draws, 42 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erland Henrichsen?
106 games by Erland Henrichsen 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.