Prepare against Klaus Hestehauge
DNK · World #40,246 classical · FIDE ID 1416308
When preparing against Klaus Hestehauge, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 54 games by Klaus Hestehauge, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Hestehauge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Hestehauge 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 | 1,934 | 2,027 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,923 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 37.0% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Hestehauge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Hestehauge's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 63.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Hestehauge usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hestehauge usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Hestehauge usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Klaus Hestehauge's chess games
All 54 games by Klaus Hestehauge in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 20 wins, 21 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Jan Mose Nielsen | 1,995 | 1st Taastrup Spil Naar Du Vil | E10 |
| Nov 2017 | John Holm Nielsen | 1,970 | Bronshoj Autumn A | A00 |
| May 2003 | Peter Ove Krogh | 1,911 | Koge Spring | C00 |
| May 2003 | Bjarne Hjorth Andersen | 1,819 | Koge Spring | D94 |
| Oct 2008 | Daniel Andersen | 1,806 | Roskilde 100 years | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roskilde 100 years | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,907 |
| 1st Taastrup Spil Naar Du Vil | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,837 |
| Valby K41 Open 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,691 |
| ch-Amager | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,691 |
| Bronshoj Autumn A | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| Amager AMSF Gr1 | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,668 |
| Copenhagen K41 Sommer C | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,881 |
| Koge Spring | 2003 | 4 | 4 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Hestehauge's chess games?
54 games by Klaus Hestehauge, from Oct 2007 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 Klaus Hestehauge has played.
What does Klaus Hestehauge play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Klaus Hestehauge opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Hestehauge answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Klaus Hestehauge play as White?
As White, Klaus Hestehauge's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Hestehauge play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Hestehauge most often plays: Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Klaus Hestehauge's FIDE rating?
Klaus Hestehauge is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Klaus Hestehauge played?
Our database contains 54 games by Klaus Hestehauge, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 21 draws, 13 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Hestehauge?
54 games by Klaus Hestehauge 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.