Prepare against Hakan Rothen
FM · Sweden · World #7,234 classical · FIDE ID 1700723
When preparing against Hakan Rothen, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%).
Our database contains 148 games by Hakan Rothen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hakan Rothen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hakan Rothen 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 | 2,220 | 2,317 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,283 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,291 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 39 | 54 | 55 | 26.4% |
| As White | 68 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 80 | 16 | 30 | 34 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hakan Rothen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hakan Rothen's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 60.3% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 25.0% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 14.7% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rothen usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rothen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rothen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 55.9% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rothen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Rothen usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Rothen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 61.5% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 48.1% | 23.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Hakan Rothen's chess games
All 148 games by Hakan Rothen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 54 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D12 | Colle System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Stellan Brynell | 2,475 | chT-SWE 9899 | A06 |
| Oct 2006 | Robert Bator | 2,445 | chT-SWE 0607 | D15 |
| Oct 2019 | Can Ertan | 2,388 | chT-SWE 1920 Elite | C01 |
| Oct 1998 | Ingvar Andreasson | 2,360 | chT-SWE 9899 | A15 |
| Jan 1996 | Bengt Lindberg | 2,355 | chT-SWE 9596 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SWE 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,353 |
| chT-SWE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,338 |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,127 |
| Eksjo-11 | 1983 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,391 |
| chT-SWE 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,403 |
| Eksjo 10 B | 1982 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,394 |
| 45th Rilton Cup | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hakan Rothen's chess games?
148 games by Hakan Rothen, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Hakan Rothen has played.
What does Hakan Rothen play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Hakan Rothen opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hakan Rothen answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Hakan Rothen play as White?
As White, Hakan Rothen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hakan Rothen play as Black?
As Black, Hakan Rothen most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Hakan Rothen's FIDE rating?
Hakan Rothen is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Hakan Rothen played?
Our database contains 148 games by Hakan Rothen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 54 draws, 55 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hakan Rothen?
148 games by Hakan Rothen 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.