Prepare against Lars Vistisen
CM · DNK · World #17,483 classical · FIDE ID 1404598
Our database contains 168 games by Lars Vistisen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars Vistisen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Vistisen 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 | 2,080 | 2,223 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,087 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,103 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 54 | 23 | 91 | 32.1% |
| As White | 83 | 32 | 11 | 40 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 85 | 22 | 12 | 51 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Vistisen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Vistisen's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vistisen usually continues c3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Vistisen usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Vistisen usually continues d4 (22.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 94.9% | 35.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Lars Vistisen's chess games
All 168 games by Lars Vistisen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 54 wins, 23 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 4/0/14 | 22.2% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Anish Giri | 2,761 | ch-EU Corporate | A67 |
| Oct 2006 | Sascha Grimm | 2,358 | chT-GER Betriebe | C06 |
| Oct 2025 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,355 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | B00 |
| Apr 2017 | Dorsa Derakhshani | 2,351 | Reykjavik Open | C45 |
| May 2013 | Sjoerd Plukkel | 2,347 | 30th Bussum Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 1997 | 14 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,325 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,242 |
| Corus 4-B | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,138 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Vistisen's chess games?
168 games by Lars Vistisen, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vistisen has played.
What does Lars Vistisen play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Lars Vistisen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Vistisen answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lars Vistisen play as White?
As White, Lars Vistisen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Vistisen play as Black?
As Black, Lars Vistisen most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Lars Vistisen's FIDE rating?
Lars Vistisen is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Lars Vistisen played?
Our database contains 168 games by Lars Vistisen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 23 draws, 91 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Vistisen?
168 games by Lars Vistisen 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.