Prepare against John Laurids Hansen
DNK · World #38,036 classical · FIDE ID 1504940
Our database contains 139 games by John Laurids Hansen, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Laurids Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Laurids Hansen 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 | 1,944 | 1,999 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,928 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 60 | 26 | 53 | 43.2% |
| As White | 71 | 31 | 10 | 30 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 68 | 29 | 16 | 23 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Laurids Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Laurids Hansen's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 100.0% | 50.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.7% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hansen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 92.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 85.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
John Laurids Hansen's chess games
All 139 games by John Laurids Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 60 wins, 26 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Frode Benedikt Nielsen | 1,957 | ch-Frederiksberg | A00 |
| May 2018 | Bjorn Olsen | 1,923 | ch-Frederiksberg | E64 |
| Jan 2008 | Aage Niels Christensen | 1,884 | Valby K41 Open 0708 | D82 |
| Mar 2015 | Peter M. Lunding | 1,878 | chT-Amager Aabne CC A | C18 |
| May 2016 | Helge Neesgaard-Madsen | 1,875 | 23th Taastrup Quick Weekend Basis 1 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frederiksberg | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 1,947 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| Valby K41 Open 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,814 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,887 |
| ch-Copenhagen K41 Aabent 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,603 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,736 |
| Valby K41 Spring B | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Laurids Hansen's chess games?
139 games by John Laurids Hansen, from Oct 2005 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 John Laurids Hansen has played.
What does John Laurids Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, John Laurids Hansen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Laurids Hansen answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does John Laurids Hansen play as White?
As White, John Laurids Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Laurids Hansen play as Black?
As Black, John Laurids Hansen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is John Laurids Hansen's FIDE rating?
John Laurids Hansen is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (May 2022).
How many games has John Laurids Hansen played?
Our database contains 139 games by John Laurids Hansen, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 26 draws, 53 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Laurids Hansen?
139 games by John Laurids Hansen 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.