Prepare against Hans Hovden
Norway · World #84,647 classical · FIDE ID 1509667
When preparing against Hans Hovden, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Hans Hovden, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hans Hovden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Hovden 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 | 1,774 | 1,854 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,809 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Hovden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Hovden's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 40.5% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hovden usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Hovden usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hovden usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Hans Hovden's chess games
All 40 games by Hans Hovden in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Kjetil Strand | 2,035 | ch-NOR Seniors 60 | C06 |
| Jul 2026 | Age Olsen | 1,825 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | A80 |
| Jul 2017 | Pal Moe | 1,808 | ch-NOR Seniors A | C14 |
| Jul 2026 | Jan Svenske | 1,752 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | A84 |
| Jun 2013 | Bard Fjellengen | 1,670 | ch-NOR Class 2 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,682 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,820 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,661 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,649 |
| ch-NOR Seniors 60 | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2,096 |
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,893 |
| ch-NOR Seniors 65 | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,700 |
| TCh-NOR Club 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Hovden's chess games?
40 games by Hans Hovden, from Sep 2009 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 Hans Hovden has played.
What does Hans Hovden play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Hans Hovden opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Hovden answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans Hovden play as White?
As White, Hans Hovden's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Hovden play as Black?
As Black, Hans Hovden most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Hans Hovden's FIDE rating?
Hans Hovden is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Hans Hovden played?
Our database contains 40 games by Hans Hovden, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Hovden?
40 games by Hans Hovden 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.