Prepare against Martin Strandby Hansen
CM · DNK · World #15,679 classical · FIDE ID 1407961
When preparing against Martin Strandby Hansen, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (40%).
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Strandby Hansen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Strandby Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Strandby 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 | 2,098 | 2,214 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,100 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 47.2% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Strandby Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Strandby Hansen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 61.1% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hansen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Martin Strandby Hansen's chess games
All 36 games by Martin Strandby 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Sandi Stojanovski | 2,174 | ch-DEN cand | A45 |
| Apr 2012 | Janus Christensen | 2,174 | ch-DEN cand | C41 |
| Apr 2011 | Sigfred Haubro | 2,167 | ch-DEN G7-1 | A85 |
| Apr 2011 | Rasmus Ostergaard | 2,148 | ch-DEN G7-1 | D02 |
| Apr 2011 | Jens Jorgen Christiansen | 2,136 | ch-DEN G7-1 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Fyn | 2010 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,358 |
| 6th Taastrup Quick Weekend M1 | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,909 |
| chT2-DEN Gr2 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,031 |
| chAarhus C | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,499 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Strandby Hansen's chess games?
36 games by Martin Strandby 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 Martin Strandby Hansen has played.
What does Martin Strandby Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Martin Strandby Hansen opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Strandby Hansen answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Martin Strandby Hansen play as White?
As White, Martin Strandby Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Strandby Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Martin Strandby Hansen most often plays: Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Martin Strandby Hansen's FIDE rating?
Martin Strandby Hansen is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Martin Strandby Hansen played?
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Strandby Hansen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Strandby Hansen?
36 games by Martin Strandby 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.