Prepare against Henning Forsmann
DNK · World #78,886 classical · FIDE ID 1504967
When preparing against Henning Forsmann, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 71 games by Henning Forsmann, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henning Forsmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henning Forsmann 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 | 1,793 | 1,831 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 22 | 14 | 35 | 31.0% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henning Forsmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henning Forsmann's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 45.5% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 21.2% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 12.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.1% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Forsmann usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Forsmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Forsmann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Forsmann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Forsmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Forsmann usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Henning Forsmann's chess games
All 71 games by Henning Forsmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Dennis Munksgerd | 2,127 | 27th Politiken Cup | D35 |
| Jul 2005 | Per Wurtz Jacobsen | 2,055 | 27th Politiken Cup | B40 |
| Jul 2003 | Henrik Mortensen | 2,027 | 25th Politiken Cup | B28 |
| Mar 2011 | Kim Amdi Orup | 1,821 | Koge Bugt Spring | A92 |
| Feb 2011 | Flemming Dyremose | 1,755 | Koge Bugt Winter | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,130 |
| 3rd Borup Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
| Taastrup Aktiv-Alliancen | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,580 |
| Farum 61 Years Open | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 1,981 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,918 |
| Koge Bugt Winter | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henning Forsmann's chess games?
71 games by Henning Forsmann, from Jul 2005 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 Henning Forsmann has played.
What does Henning Forsmann play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Henning Forsmann opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henning Forsmann answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Henning Forsmann play as White?
As White, Henning Forsmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henning Forsmann play as Black?
As Black, Henning Forsmann most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Henning Forsmann's FIDE rating?
Henning Forsmann is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Henning Forsmann played?
Our database contains 71 games by Henning Forsmann, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henning Forsmann?
71 games by Henning Forsmann 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.