Prepare against Mikael Horslund
DNK · World #94,287 classical · FIDE ID 1421042
When preparing against Mikael Horslund, expect 1.d4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (60%).
Our database contains 78 games by Mikael Horslund, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 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 | 1,746 | 1,872 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,812 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 30 | 14 | 34 | 38.5% |
| As White | 42 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 27.8% |
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 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Horslund usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (27% of these games) — Horslund usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Horslund usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Horslund usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Horslund usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Horslund usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Mikael Horslund's chess games
All 78 games by Mikael Horslund in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 30 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
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 |
| ch-DEN G5-2 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,735 |
| 2nd Esbjerg Autumn | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,947 |
| ch-DEN Kort2 B | 2017 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-DEN sf6 | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,056 |
| ch-DEN sf4 | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,702 |
| Esbjerg 100 Years Weekend | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Horslund's chess games?
78 games by Mikael Horslund, from Jul 2016 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 Mikael Horslund has played.
What does Mikael Horslund play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Mikael Horslund opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Horslund answers 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (10% 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); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 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 (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Mikael Horslund's FIDE rating?
Mikael Horslund is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Mikael Horslund played?
Our database contains 78 games by Mikael Horslund, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Horslund?
78 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.