Prepare against Henrik Mortensen
DNK · World #49,998 classical · FIDE ID 1401424
Our database contains 288 games by Henrik Mortensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Mortensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Mortensen 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 | 1,893 | 2,056 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,954 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 92 | 92 | 104 | 31.9% |
| As White | 145 | 46 | 50 | 49 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 143 | 46 | 42 | 55 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Mortensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Mortensen's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 66.2% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 26 | 17.9% | 32.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 10.3% | 53.3% |
| f4 | 6 | 4.1% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mortensen usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Mortensen usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Mortensen usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 32.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Mortensen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mortensen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Mortensen usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 39.1% | 42.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 25.0% | 65.6% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 21.9% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 43.6% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 25.5% | 39.3% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 16.4% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
Henrik Mortensen's chess games
All 288 games by Henrik Mortensen 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: 92 wins, 92 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 35 | 11/12/12 | 31.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Halfdan Kongsted | 2,280 | Farum 60 Years Open | D45 |
| Dec 2006 | Eduardo Garcia | 2,266 | Australian Open | B45 |
| Jul 2005 | Henrik Molvig | 2,227 | 27th Politiken Cup | A64 |
| Dec 2022 | Jacob Abildlund Brorsen | 2,173 | Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | B05 |
| Jul 2004 | Nikolaj Korolev | 2,148 | 26th Politiken Cup | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 2017 | 45 | 23.5 | 2,053 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2019 | 28 | 12.5 | 1,954 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,104 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,226 |
| 23rd North Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Mortensen's chess games?
288 games by Henrik Mortensen, 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 Henrik Mortensen has played.
What does Henrik Mortensen play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Henrik Mortensen opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Mortensen answers 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games).
What openings does Henrik Mortensen play as White?
As White, Henrik Mortensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 31.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Mortensen play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Mortensen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Henrik Mortensen's FIDE rating?
Henrik Mortensen is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Henrik Mortensen played?
Our database contains 288 games by Henrik Mortensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 92 draws, 104 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Mortensen?
288 games by Henrik Mortensen 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.