Prepare against Henning Christiansen
DEU · World #98,000 classical · FIDE ID 16295811
When preparing against Henning Christiansen, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Henning Christiansen, covering Feb 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Henning Christiansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henning Christiansen 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 | 1,736 | 1,759 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,659 | 1,734 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,759 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 64.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henning Christiansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henning Christiansen's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 57.1% | 81.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 81.3% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Henning Christiansen's chess games
All 30 games by Henning Christiansen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Danill Stremel | 1,684 | 1. Vechta Open | B-Open | D00 |
| May 2026 | Rainer Moeller | 1,598 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | B08 |
| May 2026 | David Bredereck | 1,506 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | D02 |
| Oct 2026 | Lea-Maileen Christiansen | 1,453 | 1. Vechta Open | B-Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 1,920 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,683 |
| 1. Vechta Open | B-Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,735 |
| 35th Kiel Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,602 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henning Christiansen's chess games?
30 games by Henning Christiansen, from Feb 2020 to Oct 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 Henning Christiansen has played.
What does Henning Christiansen play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Henning Christiansen opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henning Christiansen answers 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Henning Christiansen play as White?
As White, Henning Christiansen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henning Christiansen play as Black?
As Black, Henning Christiansen most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Henning Christiansen's FIDE rating?
Henning Christiansen is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,659 in rapid and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,759 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Henning Christiansen played?
Our database contains 30 games by Henning Christiansen, covering Feb 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henning Christiansen?
30 games by Henning Christiansen 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.