Prepare against Lars Schoning
DNK · World #27,620 classical · FIDE ID 816124
Our database contains 92 games by Lars Schoning, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Schoning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Schoning 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 | 2,000 | 2,005 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 28 | 27 | 37 | 30.4% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Schoning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Schoning's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 91.3% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Schoning usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Schoning usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Schoning usually continues Qd3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Schoning usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 32.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Lars Schoning's chess games
All 92 games by Lars Schoning in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 28 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Nina Hoiberg | 2,236 | 22nd North Sea Cup | A21 |
| Apr 2017 | Tobias Hoffmann | 2,059 | ch-DEN Kort1 A | E20 |
| Mar 2016 | Ulrik Larsen | 2,019 | ch-DEN G7-1 | D32 |
| Jul 2006 | Johnny Holler Johansen | 2,006 | 21st North Sea Cup | A40 |
| Aug 2021 | Klaus Nielsen | 1,990 | Skanderborg Smuk-D | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2019 | 20 | 6 | 1,862 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,058 |
| 21st North Sea Cup | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,250 |
| ch-DEN G7-2 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
| ch-G7-A-DEN | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-DEN Kort1 A | 2017 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-DEN B5 Gr1 | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Schoning's chess games?
92 games by Lars Schoning, from Jan 2004 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 Schoning has played.
What does Lars Schoning play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Lars Schoning opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Schoning answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Lars Schoning play as White?
As White, Lars Schoning's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Schoning play as Black?
As Black, Lars Schoning most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Lars Schoning's FIDE rating?
Lars Schoning is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Lars Schoning played?
Our database contains 92 games by Lars Schoning, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Schoning?
92 games by Lars Schoning 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.