Prepare against Karsten Larsen
FM · DNK · World #9,846 classical · FIDE ID 1404288
Our database contains 532 games by Karsten Larsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Larsen 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 | 2,172 | 2,337 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,188 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,227 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 532 | 191 | 169 | 172 | 35.9% |
| As White | 270 | 115 | 81 | 74 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 262 | 76 | 88 | 98 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Larsen's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 68.1% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 15.6% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 22 | 8.1% | 40.9% |
| g3 | 18 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Larsen usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Larsen usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Larsen usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Larsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 57.6% | 40.4% |
| g6 | 24 | 24.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 17 | 17.2% | 44.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 40.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 41 | 39.0% | 48.8% |
| g6 | 12 | 11.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Karsten Larsen's chess games
All 532 games by Karsten Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 191 wins, 169 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 38 | 15/11/12 | 39.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 43 | 16/11/16 | 37.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 5/12/12 | 17.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 2,574 | 17th Vienna Open | B01 |
| Jul 2011 | Benjamin Bok | 2,507 | 86th Paris Open A | C78 |
| Dec 2019 | Lars Oskar Hauge | 2,504 | 49th Rilton Cup | A80 |
| Mar 2012 | Marc Arnold | 2,502 | Reykjavik Open | B30 |
| Aug 2007 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,481 | Arctic Chess Challenge | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN-ch Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,265 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,383 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,337 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,410 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,320 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,292 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Larsen's chess games?
532 games by Karsten Larsen, from Apr 2003 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 Karsten Larsen has played.
What does Karsten Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Karsten Larsen opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Larsen answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Karsten Larsen play as White?
As White, Karsten Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Larsen most often plays: Modern Defense (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 262 games.
What is Karsten Larsen's FIDE rating?
Karsten Larsen is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Karsten Larsen played?
Our database contains 532 games by Karsten Larsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 191 wins, 169 draws, 172 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Larsen?
532 games by Karsten Larsen 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.