Prepare against Henrik Holmsgaard
DNK · World #11,221 classical · FIDE ID 1400452
When preparing against Henrik Holmsgaard, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.1% over 41 games.
Our database contains 427 games by Henrik Holmsgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Holmsgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Holmsgaard 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 | 2,151 | 2,339 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,297 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 122 | 171 | 134 | 28.6% |
| As White | 217 | 73 | 79 | 65 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 210 | 49 | 92 | 69 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Holmsgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Holmsgaard's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 59.4% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 39 | 18.0% | 41.0% |
| c4 | 29 | 13.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.8% | 55.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Holmsgaard usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Holmsgaard usually continues d3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Holmsgaard usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 41.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Holmsgaard usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Holmsgaard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Holmsgaard usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 71.8% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Henrik Holmsgaard's chess games
All 427 games by Henrik Holmsgaard 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: 122 wins, 171 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 41 | 7/18/16 | 17.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 21 | 4/12/5 | 19.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Pavel Blatny | 2,533 | Pardubice Open A | B15 |
| Jul 2008 | Daniel Hausrath | 2,505 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B00 |
| Jan 2005 | Kezli Ong | 2,478 | chT-SWE 0405 | B33 |
| Jul 2009 | Ralf Akesson | 2,469 | Pardubice Czech Open A | B22 |
| Dec 2019 | Jonas Barkhagen | 2,436 | Malmo Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 1999 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-DEN U18 int | 1980 | 17 | 9 | 2,343 |
| Peer Gynt | 1994 | 17 | 7 | 2,353 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2005 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,329 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 11 | 3 | 2,096 |
| Copenhagen Open | 1991 | 10 | 5 | 2,287 |
| 17th Politiken Cup | 1995 | 10 | 5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Holmsgaard's chess games?
427 games by Henrik Holmsgaard, 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 Holmsgaard has played.
What does Henrik Holmsgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Henrik Holmsgaard opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Holmsgaard answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Henrik Holmsgaard play as White?
As White, Henrik Holmsgaard's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Holmsgaard play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Holmsgaard most often plays: Slav Defense (41 games, 17.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Henrik Holmsgaard's FIDE rating?
Henrik Holmsgaard is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Henrik Holmsgaard played?
Our database contains 427 games by Henrik Holmsgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 171 draws, 134 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Holmsgaard?
427 games by Henrik Holmsgaard 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.