Prepare against Esben Lauge Sorensen
DNK · World #33,749 classical · FIDE ID 1406833
When preparing against Esben Lauge Sorensen, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 58 games by Esben Lauge Sorensen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Esben Lauge Sorensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esben Lauge Sorensen 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 | 1,965 | 2,004 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,976 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 37.9% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esben Lauge Sorensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esben Lauge Sorensen's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 18.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Esben Lauge Sorensen's chess games
All 58 games by Esben Lauge Sorensen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Daniel Andersen | 2,270 | Hillerod | A19 |
| Jan 2000 | Aksel Ros | 2,136 | Hillerod | D15 |
| Jan 2000 | Jacob Woge Nielsen | 2,110 | Hillerod | E06 |
| Dec 2011 | Morten Fredsgaard Rasmussen | 1,975 | chT-DEN 1112 50th | B14 |
| Dec 2019 | Hans Endrup Jacobsen | 1,928 | chT-Hillerod CC Mester | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillerod Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,935 |
| Hillerod Nordea Cup A | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,927 |
| Nordkalotten Rapid Gr-2 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,825 |
| chT-Hillerod CC A | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,821 |
| Hillerod | 2000 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-HILLEROD B | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| Hillerod Vinhuset Stoltz Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,989 |
| 100th Hillerod Anniversary Open | 2020 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esben Lauge Sorensen's chess games?
58 games by Esben Lauge Sorensen, from Oct 2008 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 Lauge Sorensen has played.
What does Esben Lauge Sorensen play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Esben Lauge Sorensen opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esben Lauge Sorensen answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Esben Lauge Sorensen play as White?
As White, Esben Lauge Sorensen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esben Lauge Sorensen play as Black?
As Black, Esben Lauge Sorensen most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Esben Lauge Sorensen's FIDE rating?
Esben Lauge Sorensen is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Esben Lauge Sorensen played?
Our database contains 58 games by Esben Lauge Sorensen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esben Lauge Sorensen?
58 games by Esben Lauge Sorensen 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.