Prepare against Hans-Henrik Madsen
DNK · World #19,856 classical · FIDE ID 1403117
When preparing against Hans-Henrik Madsen, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Hans-Henrik Madsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Henrik Madsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Henrik Madsen 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 | 2,058 | 2,143 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,103 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 65 | 49 | 54 | 38.7% |
| As White | 82 | 33 | 21 | 28 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 86 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Henrik Madsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Henrik Madsen's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 74.4% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 10 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.7% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Bg5 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Madsen usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Madsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Madsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 28.9% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 22.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.6% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 54.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 29.2% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Hans-Henrik Madsen's chess games
All 168 games by Hans-Henrik Madsen 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: 65 wins, 49 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Andreas Bang | 2,310 | Hedehusene | D13 |
| Apr 1998 | Thorbjorn Bromann | 2,254 | 10th Lovsprings Jubilee | B12 |
| Jan 1991 | J. Christensen | 2,240 | chT-DEN 9192 | C63 |
| Apr 1995 | Jan Nordenbaek | 2,203 | 07th Lovsprings Open | B12 |
| Jan 1994 | Jens Erik Kofoed Hald | 2,200 | Hedehusene1 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roskilde Domkirke | 1997 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,157 |
| Hedehusene Open | 1993 | 14 | 8.5 | – |
| Budapest FS05 FM-B | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| Hedehusene | 1994 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| 08th Lovsprings Open | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 11th Lovsprings Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,066 |
| 06th Lovsprings Open | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| 10th Lovsprings Jubilee | 1998 | 7 | 2 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Henrik Madsen's chess games?
168 games by Hans-Henrik Madsen, 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 Hans-Henrik Madsen has played.
What does Hans-Henrik Madsen play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Hans-Henrik Madsen opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Henrik Madsen answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hans-Henrik Madsen play as White?
As White, Hans-Henrik Madsen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Henrik Madsen play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Henrik Madsen most often plays: Caro-Kann (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Hans-Henrik Madsen's FIDE rating?
Hans-Henrik Madsen is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Hans-Henrik Madsen played?
Our database contains 168 games by Hans-Henrik Madsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 49 draws, 54 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Henrik Madsen?
168 games by Hans-Henrik Madsen 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.