Prepare against Henrik Damgaard Hansen
DNK · World #60,639 classical · FIDE ID 1409735
When preparing against Henrik Damgaard Hansen, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 29.4% over 34 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Henrik Damgaard Hansen, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Damgaard Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Damgaard 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 | 1,853 | 1,910 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,857 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 49 | 34 | 84 | 29.3% |
| As White | 80 | 26 | 14 | 40 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 87 | 23 | 20 | 44 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Damgaard Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Damgaard Hansen's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 82.5% | 39.4% |
| d4 | 14 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 39.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hansen usually continues d4 (14.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Hansen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 69.8% | 45.9% |
| g6 | 11 | 20.8% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.4% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Henrik Damgaard Hansen's chess games
All 167 games by Henrik Damgaard Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 49 wins, 34 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 34 | 10/10/14 | 29.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Georg Schuler | 2,085 | 14th Wch Seniors | B22 |
| Nov 2004 | Werner Ziltener | 2,084 | 14th Wch Seniors | D53 |
| Feb 2004 | Gert Werner | 2,070 | Copenhagen AS04 Centenary | A42 |
| Jun 2013 | Michael Gratze | 2,006 | 8th Teplice Open | B22 |
| Jun 2013 | Jiri Jirasek | 1,982 | 8th Teplice Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN G7-B | 2014 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,795 |
| 14th Wch Seniors | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,090 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 1,724 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,626 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| Copenhagen AS04 Centenary | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Damgaard Hansen's chess games?
167 games by Henrik Damgaard Hansen, from Apr 2004 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 Henrik Damgaard Hansen has played.
What does Henrik Damgaard Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Henrik Damgaard Hansen opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Damgaard Hansen answers 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Henrik Damgaard Hansen play as White?
As White, Henrik Damgaard Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Damgaard Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Damgaard Hansen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Henrik Damgaard Hansen's FIDE rating?
Henrik Damgaard Hansen is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Henrik Damgaard Hansen played?
Our database contains 167 games by Henrik Damgaard Hansen, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 34 draws, 84 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Damgaard Hansen?
167 games by Henrik Damgaard 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.