Prepare against Morten Rasmussen
DNK · World #63,879 classical · FIDE ID 1410865
When preparing against Morten Rasmussen, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Morten Rasmussen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Morten Rasmussen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morten Rasmussen 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 | 1,842 | 1,993 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 68 | 55 | 88 | 32.2% |
| As White | 100 | 40 | 26 | 34 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 111 | 28 | 29 | 54 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morten Rasmussen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morten Rasmussen's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 93.0% | 53.8% |
| f4 | 5 | 5.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 60.8% | 40.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 23.5% | 20.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 52.5% | 40.5% |
| f5 | 13 | 32.5% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
Morten Rasmussen's chess games
All 211 games by Morten Rasmussen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 68 wins, 55 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B38 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Matthias Bach | 2,272 | 30th Politiken Cup | A31 |
| Aug 2007 | Nicklas Skjoldager | 2,077 | Baltic Sea Cup | A03 |
| Jul 2014 | Michael Tandrup | 2,019 | 36th Politiken Cup | D34 |
| Nov 2010 | Kenneth Abildgaard | 1,939 | ch-Valby K41 Aabent 1011 | B20 |
| Jul 2014 | Bjarne Undheim | 1,870 | 36th Politiken Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 34 | 16 | 1,831 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,169 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,899 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,067 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,921 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morten Rasmussen's chess games?
211 games by Morten Rasmussen, from Jul 2004 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 Morten Rasmussen has played.
What does Morten Rasmussen play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Morten Rasmussen opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morten Rasmussen answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Morten Rasmussen play as White?
As White, Morten Rasmussen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morten Rasmussen play as Black?
As Black, Morten Rasmussen most often plays: Dutch Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Morten Rasmussen's FIDE rating?
Morten Rasmussen is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Morten Rasmussen played?
Our database contains 211 games by Morten Rasmussen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 55 draws, 88 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morten Rasmussen?
211 games by Morten Rasmussen 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.