Prepare against Hans Kristian Simonsen
FM · FRO · World #10,903 classical · FIDE ID 7200439
Our database contains 481 games by Hans Kristian Simonsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Kristian Simonsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Kristian Simonsen 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 | 2,156 | 2,330 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,172 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,304 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 481 | 182 | 121 | 178 | 37.8% |
| As White | 244 | 94 | 63 | 87 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 237 | 88 | 58 | 91 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Kristian Simonsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Kristian Simonsen's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 41.0% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 49 | 20.1% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 19.7% | 47.9% |
| c4 | 33 | 13.5% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues c4 (41.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues c3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 80 | 63.5% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 15 | 11.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.8% | 91.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 40.5% | 45.3% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 38.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 10.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.3% | 90.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Hans Kristian Simonsen's chess games
All 481 games by Hans Kristian Simonsen 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: 182 wins, 121 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/12/7 | 38.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 6/8/12 | 23.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Vladimir Hamitevici | 2,484 | Runavik Open | A13 |
| Oct 2003 | Kim Pilgaard | 2,459 | 2nd Klaksvik | A12 |
| Sep 2005 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 2,448 | ch-Nordic | D45 |
| Jan 2020 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 2,413 | chT-FAI 1920 | D03 |
| May 2004 | Denes Boros | 2,408 | Elekes Memorial IM 29th | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2025 | 83 | 46 | 2,208 |
| Klaksvik | 2006 | 20 | 9 | 2,332 |
| Faroes Open | 2018 | 18 | 9 | 2,063 |
| Runavik Open | 2017 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,108 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,259 |
| Oyri Rokur Open | 2016 | 13 | 10 | 2,105 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,403 |
| Elekes Memorial IM 29th | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,335 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olavur Simonsen (16 games) · Martin Poulsen (16 games) · Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (15 games) · Finnbjorn Vang (12 games) · Torkil Nielsen (11 games) · Helgi Dam Ziska (11 games) · Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Kristian Simonsen's chess games?
481 games by Hans Kristian Simonsen, 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 Kristian Simonsen has played.
What does Hans Kristian Simonsen play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Hans Kristian Simonsen opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Kristian Simonsen answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Hans Kristian Simonsen play as White?
As White, Hans Kristian Simonsen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Kristian Simonsen play as Black?
As Black, Hans Kristian Simonsen most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Hans Kristian Simonsen's FIDE rating?
Hans Kristian Simonsen is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Hans Kristian Simonsen played?
Our database contains 481 games by Hans Kristian Simonsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 121 draws, 178 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Kristian Simonsen?
481 games by Hans Kristian Simonsen 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.