Prepare against Markus Hansson
Estonia · World #33,547 classical · FIDE ID 4505620
Our database contains 62 games by Markus Hansson, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Hansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Hansson 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 | 1,966 | 1,966 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,063 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,034 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 15 | 17 | 30 | 24.2% |
| As White | 31 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Hansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Hansson's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 58.1% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 38.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (72% of these games) — Hansson usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hansson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Hansson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hansson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hansson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hansson usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Markus Hansson's chess games
All 62 games by Markus Hansson in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Greicius,Pijus | 2,177 | Vilnius Open 2026 | D10 |
| Jul 2026 | Kolesnikovs,I | 1,943 | Vilnius Open 2026 | C19 |
| Dec 2022 | Julio Fernandes Santos | 1,817 | Portuguese Honra | C55 |
| Dec 2022 | Marques Pedro Godinho | 1,810 | Portuguese Honra | D04 |
| Dec 2022 | Eneas Ramirez Ocana | 1,695 | 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,794 |
| Portuguese Honra | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,785 |
| ch-EST | 2021 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,780 |
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-EST U16 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,598 |
| Vilnius Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,109 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,395 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,569 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Hansson's chess games?
62 games by Markus Hansson, from Feb 2015 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 Markus Hansson has played.
What does Markus Hansson play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Markus Hansson opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Hansson answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Markus Hansson play as White?
As White, Markus Hansson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Hansson play as Black?
As Black, Markus Hansson most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Markus Hansson's FIDE rating?
Markus Hansson is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Markus Hansson played?
Our database contains 62 games by Markus Hansson, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Hansson?
62 games by Markus Hansson 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.