Prepare against Herluf Hansen
FRO · World #33,997 classical · FIDE ID 7200200
Our database contains 275 games by Herluf Hansen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herluf Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herluf 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 | 1,964 | 2,087 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 2,020 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 2,011 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 95 | 68 | 112 | 34.5% |
| As White | 142 | 51 | 38 | 53 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 133 | 44 | 30 | 59 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herluf Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herluf Hansen's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 62.0% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 17.6% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 14.1% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c4 (46.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hansen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hansen usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 29.9% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 20 | 29.9% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 16 | 23.9% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 10.4% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 68.9% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 26.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
Herluf Hansen's chess games
All 275 games by Herluf Hansen 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: 95 wins, 68 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E07 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Nikolaj Borge | 2,405 | Nordic Grand Prix | E68 |
| Jan 2017 | Olaf Berg | 2,320 | chT-FAI 1617 | C02 |
| Oct 2020 | Martin Poulsen | 2,284 | chT-FAI 2021 | B15 |
| Nov 2011 | Joan Hendrik Andreasen | 2,256 | chT-FAI | A45 |
| Jul 2006 | Bo Garner Christensen | 2,247 | 28th Politiken Cup | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2015 | 27 | 8.5 | 2,040 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,240 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,164 |
| chT-FAI 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,102 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herluf Hansen's chess games?
275 games by Herluf Hansen, 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 Herluf Hansen has played.
What does Herluf Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Herluf Hansen opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herluf Hansen answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Herluf Hansen play as White?
As White, Herluf Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herluf Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Herluf Hansen most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Herluf Hansen's FIDE rating?
Herluf Hansen is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Herluf Hansen played?
Our database contains 275 games by Herluf Hansen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 68 draws, 112 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herluf Hansen?
275 games by Herluf 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.