Prepare against Mikael Horslund
DNK · World #86,728 classical · FIDE ID 1421042
When preparing against Mikael Horslund, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (23% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (55%).
Our database contains 96 games by Mikael Horslund, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Horslund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Horslund 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 | 1,768 | 1,872 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,812 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,774 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 31 | 16 | 49 | 32.3% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 10 | 7 | 29 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael Horslund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael Horslund's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 38.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 26.0% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Horslund usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (21% of these games) — Horslund usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Horslund usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Horslund usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Horslund usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Horslund usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 23.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 54.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Mikael Horslund's chess games
All 96 games by Mikael Horslund in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Sep 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: 31 wins, 16 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Torsten Lindestrom | 2,168 | 2nd Esbjerg Autumn | A83 |
| Apr 2023 | Thomas Vils Pedersen | 2,111 | ch-DEN G5-2 | D04 |
| Feb 2019 | Benny Gronhoj | 1,984 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | A23 |
| Jul 2019 | Mikael Ramkilde | 1,957 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C41 |
| Feb 2019 | Alexander Mikkel Jo Johansen | 1,953 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 16.5 | 1,680 |
| DM i Lynskak 2026 - Basis | 2026 | 14 | 1 | 1,476 |
| ch-DEN G5-2 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,735 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,947 |
| 2nd Esbjerg Autumn | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-DEN sf6 | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,056 |
| ch-DEN Kort2 B | 2017 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-DEN sf4 | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Horslund's chess games?
96 games by Mikael Horslund, from Jul 2016 to Sep 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 Mikael Horslund has played.
What does Mikael Horslund play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Mikael Horslund opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Horslund answers 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Mikael Horslund play as White?
As White, Mikael Horslund's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Horslund play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Horslund most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% 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 Mikael Horslund's FIDE rating?
Mikael Horslund is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Mikael Horslund played?
Our database contains 96 games by Mikael Horslund, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 16 draws, 49 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Horslund?
96 games by Mikael Horslund 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.