Prepare against Morgan Henriksen
Norway · World #298,962 classical · FIDE ID 1510495
When preparing against Morgan Henriksen, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 73 games by Morgan Henriksen, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Morgan Henriksen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morgan Henriksen 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 | 1,689 | 1,763 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,773 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 24 | 10 | 39 | 32.9% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 3 | 20 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morgan Henriksen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morgan Henriksen's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 94.7% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 45.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Henriksen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Henriksen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Henriksen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Henriksen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 82.6% | 34.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Morgan Henriksen's chess games
All 73 games by Morgan Henriksen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | John Bauneborg Nielsen | 2,125 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D31 |
| Jul 2017 | Tom Dittrich | 1,943 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | E91 |
| Jul 2017 | Jorgen Alfven | 1,927 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | E90 |
| Jan 2008 | Odd Steinar Ormasen | 1,791 | ch-Hamar CC | B90 |
| Oct 2011 | Gunnar Bue | 1,772 | Oslo Open ELO | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 29 | 12 | 1,788 |
| ch-Hamar CC | 2008 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,440 |
| ch-NOR qual-B | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,054 |
| ch-Nordic | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,507 |
| Oslo Open ELO | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,735 |
| Oslo ASKO Open | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,090 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,154 |
| ch-NOR Class3 | 2007 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morgan Henriksen's chess games?
73 games by Morgan Henriksen, from Aug 2012 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 Morgan Henriksen has played.
What does Morgan Henriksen play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Morgan Henriksen opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morgan Henriksen answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Morgan Henriksen play as White?
As White, Morgan Henriksen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morgan Henriksen play as Black?
As Black, Morgan Henriksen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Morgan Henriksen's FIDE rating?
Morgan Henriksen is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,763 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Morgan Henriksen played?
Our database contains 73 games by Morgan Henriksen, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morgan Henriksen?
73 games by Morgan Henriksen 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.