Prepare against Henning Rasmussen
CM · DNK · World #8,614 classical · FIDE ID 1407988
When preparing against Henning Rasmussen, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 112 games by Henning Rasmussen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henning Rasmussen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henning Rasmussen 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 | 2,193 | 2,209 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 38 | 30 | 44 | 33.9% |
| As White | 53 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 59 | 17 | 16 | 26 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henning Rasmussen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henning Rasmussen's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 92.5% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 72.0% | 36.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 64.3% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 35.7% | 35.0% |
Henning Rasmussen's chess games
All 112 games by Henning Rasmussen 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: 38 wins, 30 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Jens Hartung-Nielsen | 2,241 | chT-DEN 1213 | A12 |
| Mar 2016 | Esben Kjems Hove | 2,218 | chT-DEN 1516 54th | D00 |
| Jul 2004 | Stefan Radovic | 2,203 | 26th Politiken Cup | D02 |
| Mar 2013 | Nina Hoiberg | 2,196 | chT-DEN 1213 | B07 |
| Aug 2019 | Thomas Stausholm Jepsen | 2,167 | Skanderborg Smuk-B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,050 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| chT-DEN 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,188 |
| chT-DEN 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,982 |
| chT-DEN 2122 59th | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henning Rasmussen's chess games?
112 games by Henning Rasmussen, 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 Henning Rasmussen has played.
What does Henning Rasmussen play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Henning Rasmussen opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henning Rasmussen answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Henning Rasmussen play as White?
As White, Henning Rasmussen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henning Rasmussen play as Black?
As Black, Henning Rasmussen most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Henning Rasmussen's FIDE rating?
Henning Rasmussen is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Henning Rasmussen played?
Our database contains 112 games by Henning Rasmussen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 30 draws, 44 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henning Rasmussen?
112 games by Henning Rasmussen 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.