Prepare against Hans Krogh Harestad
FM · Norway · World #12,556 classical · FIDE ID 1501640
Our database contains 407 games by Hans Krogh Harestad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Krogh Harestad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Krogh Harestad 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 | 2,134 | 2,318 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,296 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,216 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 407 | 148 | 88 | 171 | 36.4% |
| As White | 195 | 73 | 43 | 79 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 212 | 75 | 45 | 92 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 191 | 97.9% | 48.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Harestad usually continues c4 (43.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Harestad usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Harestad usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Harestad usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Harestad usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Harestad usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 41.1% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 27 | 30.0% | 48.1% |
| d6 | 17 | 18.9% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 69.6% | 42.7% |
| d5 | 24 | 30.4% | 43.8% |
Hans Krogh Harestad's chess games
All 407 games by Hans Krogh Harestad 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: 148 wins, 88 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 2,514 | chT-NOR 1011 | D19 |
| Jan 1997 | Throstur Thorhallsson | 2,510 | Arnold Cup | A59 |
| Jan 2017 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 2,475 | ch-NOR rapid | D12 |
| Apr 2002 | Sergey Kasparov | 2,458 | Gausdal Classics IM-A | A59 |
| Jan 1996 | Stellan Brynell | 2,445 | 18th Politiken Cup | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 28 | 15 | 2,304 |
| Stavanger Open | 1999 | 27 | 13 | 2,260 |
| chT-NOR | 2013 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,253 |
| chT-NOR west | 1994 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,396 |
| chB-NOR | 2017 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,231 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,301 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| 16th Politiken Cup | 1994 | 10 | 4 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Krogh Harestad's chess games?
407 games by Hans Krogh Harestad, 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 Krogh Harestad has played.
What does Hans Krogh Harestad play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Hans Krogh Harestad opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Krogh Harestad answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Hans Krogh Harestad play as White?
As White, Hans Krogh Harestad's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Krogh Harestad play as Black?
As Black, Hans Krogh Harestad most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Hans Krogh Harestad's FIDE rating?
Hans Krogh Harestad is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Hans Krogh Harestad played?
Our database contains 407 games by Hans Krogh Harestad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 88 draws, 171 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Krogh Harestad?
407 games by Hans Krogh Harestad 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.