Prepare against Lars Christensen
DNK · World #35,125 classical · FIDE ID 1423240
Our database contains 49 games by Lars Christensen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Christensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Christensen 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 | 1,958 | 2,057 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 49.0% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Christensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Christensen's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 72.0% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 7.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Christensen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Christensen usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 7.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Christensen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Lars Christensen's chess games
All 49 games by Lars Christensen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 24 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Bjarne Hjorth Andersen | 1,950 | Faxe EMT | B13 |
| Sep 2010 | Jens Hjorth Hansen | 1,949 | Faxe Eftermiddag A | B01 |
| Oct 2012 | Morten Frank Jensen | 1,940 | Faxe Eftermiddag A | B00 |
| Oct 2012 | Bent Wester Petersen | 1,912 | Faxe Eftermiddag A | D15 |
| May 2013 | Bent Wester Petersen | 1,905 | Faxe EMT | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faxe Eftermiddag A | 2013 | 19 | 10.5 | 1,919 |
| Faxe EMT | 2013 | 15 | 12.5 | 2,007 |
| Faxe anniversity | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,943 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,829 |
| Praesto Friends vs Talents | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Christensen's chess games?
49 games by Lars Christensen, from May 2010 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 Lars Christensen has played.
What does Lars Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Lars Christensen opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Christensen answers 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Lars Christensen play as White?
As White, Lars Christensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Christensen play as Black?
As Black, Lars Christensen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Lars Christensen's FIDE rating?
Lars Christensen is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Lars Christensen played?
Our database contains 49 games by Lars Christensen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Christensen?
49 games by Lars Christensen 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.