Prepare against Max Hansen
DNK · World #21,720 classical · FIDE ID 1409158
Our database contains 42 games by Max Hansen, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Max Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max 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 | 2,043 | 2,074 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Hansen's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Hansen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Max Hansen's chess games
All 42 games by Max Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A92 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Jesper Schultz-Pedersen | 2,235 | 36th Politiken Cup | B11 |
| Sep 2012 | Julius Molvig | 1,904 | 6th Borup Open | B99 |
| Jul 2004 | Palle Nielsen | 1,893 | 19th North Sea Cup | C17 |
| Jul 2026 | Flemming Stald | 1,855 | Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | D02 |
| Jul 2014 | Guttorm Andersen | 1,845 | 36th Politiken Cup | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,022 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,909 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| 6th Borup Open | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,100 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2,116 |
| 14th Taastrup Quick Weekend A | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Hansen's chess games?
42 games by Max Hansen, from Jul 2004 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 Max Hansen has played.
What does Max Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Max Hansen opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Hansen answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Max Hansen play as White?
As White, Max Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Max Hansen most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Max Hansen's FIDE rating?
Max Hansen is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Max Hansen played?
Our database contains 42 games by Max Hansen, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Hansen?
42 games by Max 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.