Prepare against Karsten Rasmussen
IM · DNK · World #1,583 classical · FIDE ID 1400088
Our database contains 881 games by Karsten Rasmussen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Rasmussen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Rasmussen 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 | 2,405 | 2,505 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,432 | 2,440 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,376 | 2,414 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 881 | 330 | 308 | 243 | 37.5% |
| As White | 454 | 197 | 157 | 100 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 427 | 133 | 151 | 143 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Rasmussen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Rasmussen's side.
First moves as White (454 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 171 | 37.7% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 112 | 24.7% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 74 | 16.3% | 71.6% |
| Nf3 | 70 | 15.4% | 62.1% |
| g3 | 26 | 5.7% | 57.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues Nc3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 151 | 73.3% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 27 | 13.1% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 17 | 8.3% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 119 | 83.8% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 13.4% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Karsten Rasmussen's chess games
All 881 games by Karsten Rasmussen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 330 wins, 308 draws, 243 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E72 | English Opening | 59 | 23/24/12 | 39.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 44 | 17/17/10 | 38.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 14/8/11 | 42.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/11/5 | 44.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 15/6/6 | 55.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 70 | 16/30/24 | 22.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 55 | 14/20/21 | 25.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 36 | 11/10/15 | 30.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 13/4/3 | 65.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Loek Van Wely | 2,661 | 19th EU-Cup | D47 |
| Mar 2002 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,598 | 9th Linares Anibal Open | A18 |
| Mar 2010 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,576 | chT-DEN 0910 48th | D43 |
| Jul 2001 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,567 | 19th Andorra Open | B19 |
| Mar 2006 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,558 | chT-DEN 0506 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN | 2017 | 94 | 50.5 | 2,448 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1985 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,325 |
| ch-DEN U18 int | 1980 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,332 |
| Aarhus Summer | 2010 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,406 |
| ch-World U20 21 | 1982 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,281 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 7 | 2,464 |
| Plovdiv | 1986 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,349 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,530 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lars Schandorff (23 games) · Klaus Berg (14 games) · Carsten Hoi (13 games) · Peter Heine Nielsen (12 games) · Erling Mortensen (11 games) · Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen (10 games) · Allan Stig Rasmussen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Rasmussen's chess games?
881 games by Karsten Rasmussen, from Apr 2003 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 Karsten Rasmussen has played.
What does Karsten Rasmussen play on the first move as White?
Across 454 games with White in our database, Karsten Rasmussen opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Rasmussen answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Karsten Rasmussen play as White?
As White, Karsten Rasmussen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (59 games, 39.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 454 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Rasmussen play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Rasmussen most often plays: Slav Defense (70 games, 22.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (55 games, 25.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (36 games, 30.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 427 games.
What is Karsten Rasmussen's FIDE rating?
Karsten Rasmussen is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,432 in rapid and 2,376 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,505 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Karsten Rasmussen played?
Our database contains 881 games by Karsten Rasmussen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 330 wins, 308 draws, 243 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Rasmussen?
881 games by Karsten Rasmussen 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.