Prepare against Esbern Christiansen
FRO · World #50,551 classical · FIDE ID 7200706
Our database contains 69 games by Esbern Christiansen, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Esbern Christiansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esbern Christiansen 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 | 1,891 | 1,900 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,867 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 31 | 9 | 29 | 44.9% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esbern Christiansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esbern Christiansen's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 97.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 52.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Esbern Christiansen's chess games
All 69 games by Esbern Christiansen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 31 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Sjurdur Thorsteinsson | 2,127 | chT-FAI 2021 | A40 |
| Apr 2012 | Jogvan Naes | 1,869 | ch-FAI Almenni | B20 |
| Apr 2007 | Rogvi Dragaberg | 1,865 | 1st Klaksvik Bolkur | B06 |
| Feb 2019 | Janus Skaale | 1,839 | chT-FAI 1819 | B30 |
| Jan 2017 | Eivind Jacobsen | 1,780 | chT-FAI 3 1617 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| 1st Klaksvik Bolkur | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,774 |
| Oyrabakki Open | 2000 | 8 | 4 | – |
| Atlantic Airways Cup-C | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-FAI Almenni | 2012 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 0 | 1,606 |
| Hastings Challengers 9596 | 1995 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,116 |
| chT-FAI 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 0 | 1,589 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esbern Christiansen's chess games?
69 games by Esbern Christiansen, from Jul 2007 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 Esbern Christiansen has played.
What does Esbern Christiansen play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Esbern Christiansen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esbern Christiansen answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Esbern Christiansen play as White?
As White, Esbern Christiansen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esbern Christiansen play as Black?
As Black, Esbern Christiansen most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Esbern Christiansen's FIDE rating?
Esbern Christiansen is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Esbern Christiansen played?
Our database contains 69 games by Esbern Christiansen, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esbern Christiansen?
69 games by Esbern Christiansen 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.