Prepare against Henrik Molvig
CM · DNK · World #14,640 classical · FIDE ID 1402625
Our database contains 497 games by Henrik Molvig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Molvig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Molvig 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 | 2,109 | 2,237 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,170 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,064 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 497 | 156 | 210 | 131 | 31.4% |
| As White | 252 | 87 | 107 | 58 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 245 | 69 | 103 | 73 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Molvig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Molvig's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 229 | 90.9% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 21 | 8.3% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Molvig usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Molvig usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Molvig usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Molvig usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Molvig usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Molvig usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 92.9% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 75.0% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 23 | 25.0% | 32.6% |
Henrik Molvig's chess games
All 497 games by Henrik Molvig 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: 156 wins, 210 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 15/12/6 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 14/12/5 | 45.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 15/15/19 | 30.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,459 | 4th Borup Open | B07 |
| Jan 1996 | Hedinn Steingrimsson | 2,405 | 18th Politiken Cup | E17 |
| Jan 1994 | Matthias Steinbacher | 2,390 | 16th Politiken Cup | E11 |
| Aug 2024 | Thorbjorn Bromann | 2,364 | ch-DEN Rapid | C12 |
| Oct 1994 | Esben Kjems Hove | 2,312 | Roskilde Domkirke Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 37 | 20 | 2,033 |
| chB-DEN | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 2,268 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,096 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2013 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,218 |
| Roskilde Domkirke | 1997 | 13 | 10 | 2,256 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2018 | 12 | 9 | 2,207 |
| Roskilde Domkirke Open | 1995 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,328 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Molvig's chess games?
497 games by Henrik Molvig, 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 Molvig has played.
What does Henrik Molvig play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Henrik Molvig opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Molvig answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Henrik Molvig play as White?
As White, Henrik Molvig's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Molvig play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Molvig most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Henrik Molvig's FIDE rating?
Henrik Molvig is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Henrik Molvig played?
Our database contains 497 games by Henrik Molvig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 210 draws, 131 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Molvig?
497 games by Henrik Molvig 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.