Prepare against Mogens Thuesen
DNK · World #9,506 classical · FIDE ID 1400878
When preparing against Mogens Thuesen, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 696 games by Mogens Thuesen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mogens Thuesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mogens Thuesen 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 | 2,178 | 2,271 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,140 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 696 | 299 | 144 | 253 | 43.0% |
| As White | 352 | 149 | 76 | 127 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 344 | 150 | 68 | 126 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mogens Thuesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mogens Thuesen's side.
First moves as White (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 221 | 62.8% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 95 | 27.0% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 17 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 12 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Thuesen usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Thuesen usually continues c4 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Thuesen usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Thuesen usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Thuesen usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Thuesen usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 50.3% | 63.5% |
| e6 | 51 | 32.9% | 48.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 4.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 4.5% | 85.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 47.0% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 40 | 34.8% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 7.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 8 | 7.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Mogens Thuesen's chess games
All 696 games by Mogens Thuesen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 299 wins, 144 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 38 | 20/7/11 | 52.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Rainer Knaak | 2,479 | WchT Seniors 65 | D35 |
| Jul 2016 | Jens Kristiansen | 2,410 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | E11 |
| Feb 1999 | Jacob Aagaard | 2,399 | Aktiv Alliancen Open | B33 |
| Jan 2020 | Aref Vasli | 2,391 | Allerod Nordsjalland Open A | B33 |
| May 2012 | Rasmus Svane | 2,390 | Copenhagen Challenge | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN cand | 2023 | 42 | 21 | 2,183 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 22 | 2,124 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2022 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,159 |
| chB-DEN | 2021 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,332 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2016 | 27 | 14 | 2,185 |
| ch-DEN qual | 1996 | 14 | 9 | 2,391 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2016 | 13 | 9 | 2,296 |
| Copenhagen Obro Open | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mogens Thuesen's chess games?
696 games by Mogens Thuesen, from Apr 2003 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 Mogens Thuesen has played.
What does Mogens Thuesen play on the first move as White?
Across 352 games with White in our database, Mogens Thuesen opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mogens Thuesen answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mogens Thuesen play as White?
As White, Mogens Thuesen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 352 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mogens Thuesen play as Black?
As Black, Mogens Thuesen most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 344 games.
What is Mogens Thuesen's FIDE rating?
Mogens Thuesen is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Mogens Thuesen played?
Our database contains 696 games by Mogens Thuesen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 299 wins, 144 draws, 253 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mogens Thuesen?
696 games by Mogens Thuesen 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.