Prepare against Finn Stuhr
DNK · World #110,684 classical · FIDE ID 1400789
When preparing against Finn Stuhr, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 285 games by Finn Stuhr, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Finn Stuhr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Finn Stuhr 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 | 1,699 | 1,824 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,843 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,796 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 87 | 26 | 172 | 30.5% |
| As White | 139 | 45 | 17 | 77 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 146 | 42 | 9 | 95 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Finn Stuhr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Finn Stuhr's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 99.3% | 38.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 38.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Stuhr usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Stuhr usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Stuhr usually continues d4 (35.2% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Stuhr usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 93.1% | 32.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 93.2% | 35.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
Finn Stuhr's chess games
All 285 games by Finn Stuhr in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 87 wins, 26 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 8/3/16 | 29.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 36 | 15/2/19 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Hans Dahl Pedersen | 2,150 | Koge 3+ EMT | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Philip Lemmens | 2,078 | ch-NATO | C80 |
| Sep 2010 | Erik Mathiesen | 2,040 | 5th Borup Open | C50 |
| Mar 2015 | Kjetil Strand | 2,037 | Reykjavik Open | C90 |
| Sep 2014 | David Hater | 2,034 | 25th ch-NATO | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faxe Dags Open | 2017 | 20 | 11 | 1,758 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,762 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 1,644 |
| ch-NATO | 1996 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,688 |
| 6th Borup Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,734 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,477 |
| 5th Borup Open | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Finn Stuhr's chess games?
285 games by Finn Stuhr, from Nov 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 Finn Stuhr has played.
What does Finn Stuhr play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Finn Stuhr opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Finn Stuhr answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Finn Stuhr play as White?
As White, Finn Stuhr's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Finn Stuhr play as Black?
As Black, Finn Stuhr most often plays: Indian Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Finn Stuhr's FIDE rating?
Finn Stuhr is currently rated 1,699 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (May 2015).
How many games has Finn Stuhr played?
Our database contains 285 games by Finn Stuhr, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 26 draws, 172 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Finn Stuhr?
285 games by Finn Stuhr 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.