Prepare against Per Hansen
DNK · World #20,977 classical · FIDE ID 1407520
When preparing against Per Hansen, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 76 games by Per Hansen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Per Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Hansen 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 | 2,049 | 2,181 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,057 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,113 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 39 | 17 | 20 | 51.3% |
| As White | 38 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 60.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Hansen's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 89.5% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hansen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Per Hansen's chess games
All 76 games by Per Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Thomas Christensen | 2,269 | chT-DEN 0405 | E29 |
| Mar 2024 | Soren Moller Riis | 2,216 | ch-DEN sf1 | D00 |
| Jan 2006 | Torben Hjorth | 2,201 | chT-DEN 0506 | B70 |
| Dec 2012 | Kristian Seegert | 2,148 | chT-DEN 1213 | B79 |
| Mar 2005 | Jakob Aabling-Thomsen | 2,128 | chT-DEN 0405 | E40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logumkloster Open | 2022 | 13 | 12 | 2,021 |
| Grenzturnering 9th | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,953 |
| chT-DEN 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,191 |
| ch-Logumkloster | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,935 |
| ch-DEN sf1 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| chT-DEN 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,109 |
| 4th Borup Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Hansen's chess games?
76 games by Per Hansen, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Per Hansen has played.
What does Per Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Per Hansen opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Hansen answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Per Hansen play as White?
As White, Per Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Per Hansen most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Per Hansen's FIDE rating?
Per Hansen is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Per Hansen played?
Our database contains 76 games by Per Hansen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Hansen?
76 games by Per Hansen 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.