Prepare against Gunnar B. Hanssen
Norway · World #11,095 classical · FIDE ID 1501534
Our database contains 422 games by Gunnar B. Hanssen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar B. Hanssen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar B. Hanssen 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 | 2,153 | 2,280 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,227 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 180 | 127 | 115 | 42.7% |
| As White | 211 | 99 | 61 | 51 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 211 | 81 | 66 | 64 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar B. Hanssen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar B. Hanssen's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 124 | 58.8% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 50 | 23.7% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 21 | 10.0% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 15 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues d4 (56.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 79 | 69.9% | 58.2% |
| c5 | 28 | 24.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 66.7% | 63.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 30.2% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Gunnar B. Hanssen's chess games
All 422 games by Gunnar B. Hanssen 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: 180 wins, 127 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 37 | 21/9/7 | 56.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 30 | 14/6/10 | 46.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,570 | Oslo Open | D02 |
| Oct 2011 | Oleg Spirin | 2,493 | Oslo Open | E62 |
| Aug 2007 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,481 | Arctic Chess Challenge | A46 |
| Mar 2005 | Alexey A. Feoktistov | 2,434 | Tromsoe Open | A00 |
| Dec 2010 | Upadhyaya Anwesh | 2,426 | 86th Hastings Masters Open | D23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,315 |
| chT-NOR | 2007 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-NOR North | 2014 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,146 |
| Oslo Open | 2011 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,344 |
| Vadsosjakken A | 2009 | 15 | 10 | 2,162 |
| ch-Tromsoe CC | 2013 | 14 | 9 | 1,931 |
| Budapest FS10 IM | 2007 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,194 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pal Royset (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar B. Hanssen's chess games?
422 games by Gunnar B. Hanssen, 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 Gunnar B. Hanssen has played.
What does Gunnar B. Hanssen play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Gunnar B. Hanssen opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar B. Hanssen answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Gunnar B. Hanssen play as White?
As White, Gunnar B. Hanssen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 65.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar B. Hanssen play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar B. Hanssen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 211 games.
What is Gunnar B. Hanssen's FIDE rating?
Gunnar B. Hanssen is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Gunnar B. Hanssen played?
Our database contains 422 games by Gunnar B. Hanssen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 127 draws, 115 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar B. Hanssen?
422 games by Gunnar B. Hanssen 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.