Prepare against Hampus Sorensen
IM · Sweden · World #1,265 classical · FIDE ID 8703884
When preparing against Hampus Sorensen, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,364 games by Hampus Sorensen, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hampus Sorensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hampus 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 | 2,428 | 2,479 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,411 | 2,411 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,435 | 2,436 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,364 | 583 | 372 | 408 | 42.7% |
| As White | 701 | 338 | 182 | 180 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 663 | 245 | 190 | 228 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hampus Sorensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hampus Sorensen's side.
First moves as White (701 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 556 | 79.3% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 88 | 12.6% | 70.5% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 4.3% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 26 | 3.7% | 57.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 70.5% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nf3 (73.2% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 223 | 73.4% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 52 | 17.1% | 73.1% |
| c6 | 18 | 5.9% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.3% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 140 | 61.9% | 43.9% |
| Nf6 | 82 | 36.3% | 62.2% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Hampus Sorensen's chess games
All 1,364 games by Hampus Sorensen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Sep 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: 583 wins, 372 draws, 408 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 113 | 49/31/33 | 43.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 54 | 29/13/12 | 53.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 48 | 22/12/14 | 45.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 46 | 20/9/17 | 43.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 38 | 19/5/13 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 79 | 30/20/29 | 38.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 48 | 14/16/18 | 29.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 10/15/12 | 27.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 10/9/16 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 30 | 9/5/16 | 30.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 4/6/12 | 18.2% |
| E11 | Catalan | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,837 | Titled Tue Early | C36 |
| Mar 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,665 | Titled Tue | E71 |
| Jan 2021 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,648 | Titled Tue | E16 |
| Dec 2020 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,628 | ch-EUR qual Online | D30 |
| Nov 2023 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,621 | 24th chT-EU | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 427 | 216.5 | 2,349 |
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 28 | 18 | 2,303 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2019 | 27 | 17 | 2,222 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2019 | 27 | 16 | 2,280 |
| Stockholm Challenge | 2019 | 26 | 10 | 2,162 |
| Malmo Open | 2024 | 24 | 19 | 2,447 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,241 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2021 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,307 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jung Min Seo (14 games) · Milton Pantzar (13 games) · Isak Storme (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hampus Sorensen's chess games?
1,364 games by Hampus Sorensen, from Aug 2014 to Sep 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 Hampus Sorensen has played.
What does Hampus Sorensen play on the first move as White?
Across 701 games with White in our database, Hampus Sorensen opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hampus Sorensen answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Hampus Sorensen play as White?
As White, Hampus Sorensen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (113 games, 43.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (54 games, 53.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (48 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 701 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hampus Sorensen play as Black?
As Black, Hampus Sorensen most often plays: Slav Defense (79 games, 38.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (48 games, 29.2% win rate); Réti Opening (37 games, 27.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 663 games.
What is Hampus Sorensen's FIDE rating?
Hampus Sorensen is currently rated 2,428 in classical chess, 2,411 in rapid and 2,435 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,479 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Hampus Sorensen played?
Our database contains 1,364 games by Hampus Sorensen, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 583 wins, 372 draws, 408 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hampus Sorensen?
1,364 games by Hampus 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.