Prepare against John Christian Hanssen
Norway · World #137,497 classical · FIDE ID 1503855
When preparing against John Christian Hanssen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 69 games by John Christian Hanssen, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Christian Hanssen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Christian Hanssen 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 | 1,626 | 1,704 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,588 | 1,636 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,642 | 1,642 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 21.7% |
| As White | 38 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 23.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Christian Hanssen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Christian Hanssen's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues c4 (34.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 77.3% | 35.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
John Christian Hanssen's chess games
All 69 games by John Christian Hanssen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Kjell Iversen | 1,678 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | B07 |
| Feb 2014 | Truls Skauge Klausen | 1,572 | ch-Drammen CC | A31 |
| Jul 2026 | Tom Steinskog | 1,557 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A52 |
| Aug 2018 | Bjorn Lie | 1,551 | 18th ch-EU Seniors 50 | D91 |
| Aug 2018 | Thor Eng | 1,429 | 18th ch-EU Seniors 50 | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Drammen CC Class1 | 2016 | 19 | 7 | 1,309 |
| ch-Drammen CC | 2015 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,441 |
| Drammen Autumn | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 1,373 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,553 |
| 18th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| Drammen CC Autumn | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,344 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,538 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Christian Hanssen's chess games?
69 games by John Christian Hanssen, from May 2015 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 John Christian Hanssen has played.
What does John Christian Hanssen play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, John Christian Hanssen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Christian Hanssen answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does John Christian Hanssen play as White?
As White, John Christian Hanssen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Christian Hanssen play as Black?
As Black, John Christian Hanssen most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is John Christian Hanssen's FIDE rating?
John Christian Hanssen is currently rated 1,626 in classical chess, 1,588 in rapid and 1,642 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,704 (Sep 2024).
How many games has John Christian Hanssen played?
Our database contains 69 games by John Christian Hanssen, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Christian Hanssen?
69 games by John Christian Hanssen 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.