Prepare against Hugo Falberg
DNK · World #54,876 classical · FIDE ID 1406159
When preparing against Hugo Falberg, expect 1.f4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 43 games by Hugo Falberg, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Falberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Falberg 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 | 1,874 | 2,019 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 44.2% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Falberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Falberg's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …d5 (70% of these games) — Falberg usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Falberg usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Falberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Hugo Falberg's chess games
All 43 games by Hugo Falberg in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Morten Frank Jensen | 1,971 | DM i Lynskak 2026 | A80 |
| Feb 2022 | Christian Volmer Nielsen | 1,958 | ch-DEN Seniors 65 | A03 |
| Apr 2017 | Lars Wisler Pedersen | 1,873 | ch-DEN G7-2 | A03 |
| Apr 2017 | Johnny Koust Rasmussen | 1,867 | ch-DEN G7-2 | C55 |
| Apr 2019 | Ib Lynaes Hansen | 1,846 | ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2022 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,836 |
| ch-DEN G7-2 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,904 |
| DM i Lynskak 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,874 |
| ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,700 |
| Aalborg Open | 1992 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,390 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Falberg's chess games?
43 games by Hugo Falberg, from Oct 2004 to Sep 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 Hugo Falberg has played.
What does Hugo Falberg play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Hugo Falberg opens with 1.f4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Falberg answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Hugo Falberg play as White?
As White, Hugo Falberg's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Falberg play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Falberg most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Hugo Falberg's FIDE rating?
Hugo Falberg is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Hugo Falberg played?
Our database contains 43 games by Hugo Falberg, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Falberg?
43 games by Hugo Falberg 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.