Prepare against Paul Hanssen
Belgium · World #135,774 classical · FIDE ID 217000
When preparing against Paul Hanssen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 61 games by Paul Hanssen, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Hanssen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Hanssen 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 | 1,631 | 1,691 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 13 | 14 | 34 | 21.3% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Hanssen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Hanssen's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Paul Hanssen's chess games
All 61 games by Paul Hanssen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1987 | Gommaar Andries | 2,073 | ch-Antwerp League Series A | B22 |
| Feb 1987 | Karel Robeys | 1,970 | ch-Antwerp League Series A | C11 |
| Jan 1993 | Henri Seret | 1,914 | ch-Antwerp League Experts | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Antwerp League Series A | 1994 | 41 | 18 | 1,920 |
| ch-Antwerp League Experts | 1993 | 8 | 1 | 1,898 |
| ch-Antwerp League | 1984 | 8 | 1 | – |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,547 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Hanssen's chess games?
61 games by Paul Hanssen, from Apr 2013 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 Paul Hanssen has played.
What does Paul Hanssen play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Paul Hanssen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Hanssen answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Paul Hanssen play as White?
As White, Paul Hanssen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Hanssen play as Black?
As Black, Paul Hanssen most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Paul Hanssen's FIDE rating?
Paul Hanssen is currently rated 1,631 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,691 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Paul Hanssen played?
Our database contains 61 games by Paul Hanssen, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Hanssen?
61 games by Paul Hanssen 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.