Prepare against Preben R. Larsen
DNK · World #46,193 classical · FIDE ID 1425790
Our database contains 143 games by Preben R. Larsen, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Preben R. Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Preben R. Larsen 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 | 1,908 | 1,919 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,908 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 47 | 26 | 70 | 32.9% |
| As White | 71 | 27 | 14 | 30 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 72 | 20 | 12 | 40 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Preben R. Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Preben R. Larsen's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 63.4% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 24 | 33.8% | 39.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Larsen usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 64.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 67.9% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 27.8% |
Preben R. Larsen's chess games
All 143 games by Preben R. Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 47 wins, 26 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Joan Hendrik Andreasen | 2,227 | Copenhagen Challenge | D20 |
| Oct 2015 | Kasper Henriksen | 2,158 | Koge Xtracon Open | C50 |
| Jul 2019 | Ola Liabotro | 2,081 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B34 |
| May 2014 | Ib Skovgaard | 2,041 | Copenhagen Challenge | B32 |
| Jul 2015 | Jan Maarten Van den Boogaart | 2,024 | 37th Politiken Cup | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 19 | 1,854 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 36 | 13.5 | 1,891 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 27 | 10 | 1,891 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,743 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - Veteran | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Preben R. Larsen's chess games?
143 games by Preben R. Larsen, from Jul 2011 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 Preben R. Larsen has played.
What does Preben R. Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Preben R. Larsen opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Preben R. Larsen answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Preben R. Larsen play as White?
As White, Preben R. Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Preben R. Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Preben R. Larsen most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Preben R. Larsen's FIDE rating?
Preben R. Larsen is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Preben R. Larsen played?
Our database contains 143 games by Preben R. Larsen, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 26 draws, 70 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Preben R. Larsen?
143 games by Preben R. Larsen 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.