Prepare against Henrik Danielsen
GM · Iceland · World #854 classical · FIDE ID 1400185
Our database contains 1,714 games by Henrik Danielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Danielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Danielsen 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 | 2,466 | 2,545 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,528 | 2,528 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,473 | 2,549 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,714 | 817 | 553 | 343 | 47.7% |
| As White | 862 | 461 | 255 | 145 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 852 | 356 | 298 | 198 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Danielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Danielsen's side.
First moves as White (862 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 230 | 26.7% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 203 | 23.5% | 67.5% |
| g3 | 138 | 16.0% | 69.2% |
| f4 | 102 | 11.8% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 95 | 11.0% | 68.9% |
| e4 | 87 | 10.1% | 77.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Danielsen usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Danielsen usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Danielsen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 67.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Danielsen usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Danielsen usually continues g3 (69.6% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Danielsen usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 123 | 29.9% | 48.8% |
| d6 | 101 | 24.6% | 64.4% |
| g6 | 52 | 12.7% | 68.3% |
| d5 | 50 | 12.2% | 58.0% |
| c5 | 35 | 8.5% | 81.4% |
| e5 | 23 | 5.6% | 52.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (319 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 110 | 34.5% | 61.4% |
| Nf6 | 102 | 32.0% | 54.9% |
| f5 | 59 | 18.5% | 53.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 4.4% | 67.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 3.1% | 85.0% |
Henrik Danielsen's chess games
All 1,714 games by Henrik Danielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 817 wins, 553 draws, 343 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 100 | 59/18/22 | 59.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 86 | 46/26/14 | 53.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 85 | 44/29/12 | 51.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 73 | 35/24/14 | 47.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 64 | 33/16/15 | 51.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 44 | 20/13/11 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 28 | 20/7/1 | 71.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 20 | 15/2/3 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 72 | 44/18/10 | 61.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 68 | 24/27/17 | 35.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 62 | 35/19/8 | 56.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 58 | 21/23/14 | 36.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 48 | 18/19/11 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 47 | 11/25/11 | 23.4% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 43 | 13/15/15 | 30.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 40 | 18/13/9 | 45.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 32 | 10/13/9 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | David Navara | 2,736 | Reykjavik Open | C41 |
| Mar 2010 | Sergei Azarov | 2,621 | 11th ch-EU | B06 |
| Nov 2008 | Yuri Shulman | 2,616 | Olympiad-38 | A09 |
| Mar 1997 | Curt Hansen | 2,605 | ch-DEN | E90 |
| Mar 2006 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,588 | 22nd Reykjavik Open | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 92 | 60 | 2,494 |
| ch-DEN | 2000 | 84 | 44 | 2,451 |
| ch-ISL | 2023 | 78 | 46.5 | 2,471 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 74 | 52.5 | 2,493 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,512 |
| Copenhagen K41 | 1995 | 18 | 10 | 2,464 |
| Odense Andersen Open | 2013 | 18 | 13 | 2,574 |
| ch-DEN U18 int | 1982 | 18 | 9.5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lars Schandorff (22 games) · Carsten Hoi (22 games) · Peter Heine Nielsen (19 games) · Jonny Hector (18 games) · Erling Mortensen (14 games) · Klaus Berg (13 games) · Bragi Thorfinnsson (13 games) · Hannes Stefansson (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Danielsen's chess games?
1,714 games by Henrik Danielsen, from Apr 2003 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 Danielsen has played.
What does Henrik Danielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 862 games with White in our database, Henrik Danielsen opens with 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.g3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Danielsen answers 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Henrik Danielsen play as White?
As White, Henrik Danielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (100 games, 59.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (86 games, 53.5% win rate); Réti Opening (85 games, 51.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 862 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Danielsen play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Danielsen most often plays: Modern Defense (72 games, 61.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (68 games, 35.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (62 games, 56.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 852 games.
What is Henrik Danielsen's FIDE rating?
Henrik Danielsen is currently rated 2,466 in classical chess, 2,528 in rapid and 2,473 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,545 (May 2011).
How many games has Henrik Danielsen played?
Our database contains 1,714 games by Henrik Danielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 817 wins, 553 draws, 343 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Danielsen?
1,714 games by Henrik Danielsen 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.