Prepare against Hardy Hansen
DNK · World #144,548 classical · FIDE ID 1425242
When preparing against Hardy Hansen, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 66 games by Hardy Hansen, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hardy Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hardy Hansen 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 | 1,608 | 1,638 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,670 | 1,681 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 33 | 3 | 30 | 50.0% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 53.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hardy Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hardy Hansen's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 91.2% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 48.4% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Hansen usually continues h3 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Hansen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Hardy Hansen's chess games
All 66 games by Hardy Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 33 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Ole Rasmussen | 1,615 | ch-Hillerod D | D02 |
| Jun 2016 | Peter Langer | 1,574 | Hillerod Byturnering D | D02 |
| Mar 2016 | Torben Brieghel Jensen | 1,545 | Hillerod CC Championship C | B12 |
| May 2016 | Svend Aage Rand | 1,522 | Hillerod Byturnering D | D02 |
| Jan 2014 | Hans Henrik Hviid | 1,520 | Hillerod Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillerod Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,416 |
| Hillerod CC Championship C | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,490 |
| Hillerod CC 1617 C | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,414 |
| ch-Hillerod D | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,529 |
| Hillerod Byturnering D | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,341 |
| Hillerod Byturnering E | 2015 | 6 | 5 | 1,600 |
| Hillerod Spar Nord Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,317 |
| Nordea Cup-E | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hardy Hansen's chess games?
66 games by Hardy Hansen, from Nov 2013 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 Hardy Hansen has played.
What does Hardy Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Hardy Hansen opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hardy Hansen answers 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Hardy Hansen play as White?
As White, Hardy Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 45.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hardy Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Hardy Hansen most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Hardy Hansen's FIDE rating?
Hardy Hansen is currently rated 1,608 in classical chess, 1,670 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,638 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Hardy Hansen played?
Our database contains 66 games by Hardy Hansen, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hardy Hansen?
66 games by Hardy Hansen 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.