Prepare against Rasmus Thogersen
FM · DNK · World #5,416 classical · FIDE ID 1431412
When preparing against Rasmus Thogersen, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 440 games by Rasmus Thogersen, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rasmus Thogersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rasmus Thogersen 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 | 2,262 | 2,380 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,276 | 2,276 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,316 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 440 | 180 | 79 | 181 | 40.9% |
| As White | 227 | 107 | 35 | 85 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 213 | 73 | 44 | 96 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rasmus Thogersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rasmus Thogersen's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 89.0% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 10.6% | 54.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Thogersen usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Thogersen usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Thogersen usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Thogersen usually continues c4 (18.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Thogersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Thogersen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 79.1% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 12.8% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 97.3% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Rasmus Thogersen's chess games
All 440 games by Rasmus Thogersen in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 180 wins, 79 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 10/9/11 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,589 | 47th Rilton Cup | D85 |
| Oct 2020 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,557 | chT-DEN 2021 | C54 |
| Dec 2021 | Bjorn Moller Ochsner | 2,506 | chT-DEN 2122 59th | B23 |
| Dec 2015 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,502 | Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | C41 |
| Jan 2023 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,500 | chT-DEN 2223 60th | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN cand | 2023 | 42 | 21.5 | 2,202 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,178 |
| Copenhagen CC IM | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,320 |
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| ch-Aarhus A | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,303 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 7 | 2,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rasmus Thogersen's chess games?
440 games by Rasmus Thogersen, from May 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 Rasmus Thogersen has played.
What does Rasmus Thogersen play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Rasmus Thogersen opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rasmus Thogersen answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rasmus Thogersen play as White?
As White, Rasmus Thogersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rasmus Thogersen play as Black?
As Black, Rasmus Thogersen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Rasmus Thogersen's FIDE rating?
Rasmus Thogersen is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,276 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Rasmus Thogersen played?
Our database contains 440 games by Rasmus Thogersen, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 79 draws, 181 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rasmus Thogersen?
440 games by Rasmus Thogersen 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.