Prepare against Esben Christensen
DNK · World #26,872 classical · FIDE ID 1402307
Our database contains 526 games by Esben Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Esben Christensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esben Christensen 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 | 2,005 | 2,125 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,043 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 526 | 158 | 175 | 193 | 30.0% |
| As White | 261 | 78 | 94 | 89 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 265 | 80 | 81 | 104 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esben Christensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esben Christensen's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 252 | 96.6% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.7% | 21.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 21.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Christensen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 98.3% | 47.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 95.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Esben Christensen's chess games
All 526 games by Esben Christensen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 158 wins, 175 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 36 | 11/10/15 | 30.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 27 | 11/11/5 | 40.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 6/10/9 | 24.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 56 | 14/18/24 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 42 | 15/13/14 | 35.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 29 | 5/11/13 | 17.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 4/6/12 | 18.2% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Roland Reinhard Greger | 2,370 | Valby K41 Open 0910 | C06 |
| Aug 2011 | Peter Poobalasingam | 2,299 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open A | B22 |
| Jan 1991 | Bo Jacobsen | 2,285 | Aarhus Open | B06 |
| Feb 2012 | Kai Reinecker | 2,279 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | C47 |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Green | 2,225 | Copenhagen Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 35 | 18 | 2,020 |
| ch-Bronshoj A | 2020 | 34 | 13.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-Copenhagen | 2004 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,004 |
| Bronshoj Autumn A | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 2,076 |
| Bronshoj SenSommer A | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,974 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,360 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michael Tandrup (15 games) · Steen Petersen (14 games) · John Holm Nielsen (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esben Christensen's chess games?
526 games by Esben Christensen, from Apr 2003 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 Esben Christensen has played.
What does Esben Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Esben Christensen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esben Christensen answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Esben Christensen play as White?
As White, Esben Christensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 30.6% win rate); French Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esben Christensen play as Black?
As Black, Esben Christensen most often plays: Benoni Defense (56 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (42 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 17.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Esben Christensen's FIDE rating?
Esben Christensen is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Esben Christensen played?
Our database contains 526 games by Esben Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 175 draws, 193 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esben Christensen?
526 games by Esben Christensen 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.