Prepare against Ivan Sorensen
DNK · World #29,582 classical · FIDE ID 1436651
Our database contains 60 games by Ivan Sorensen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Sorensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Sorensen 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 | 1,988 | 2,180 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 35.0% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Sorensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Sorensen's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Ivan Sorensen's chess games
All 60 games by Ivan Sorensen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 21 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Nathan S W Alfred | 2,284 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | A81 |
| Apr 2013 | Francois Capaces | 2,077 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | B50 |
| May 2013 | Axel Doison | 2,034 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | D74 |
| Feb 2015 | Kemal Ajdarpasic | 2,031 | chT-Luxembourg 1415 | D74 |
| Apr 2017 | Seyed-Reza Ghavami | 2,001 | chT-LUX 2016/17 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN63 Mesterskabet | 1972 | 10 | 4 | – |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,935 |
| ch-SCO U20 | 1969 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 2,321 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Sorensen's chess games?
60 games by Ivan Sorensen, from May 2010 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 Ivan Sorensen has played.
What does Ivan Sorensen play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Ivan Sorensen opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Sorensen answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ivan Sorensen play as White?
As White, Ivan Sorensen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Sorensen play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Sorensen most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ivan Sorensen's FIDE rating?
Ivan Sorensen is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Ivan Sorensen played?
Our database contains 60 games by Ivan Sorensen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Sorensen?
60 games by Ivan Sorensen 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.