Prepare against Rune Hansen
Norway · World #47,532 classical · FIDE ID 1500970
When preparing against Rune Hansen, expect 1.b3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 34 games by Rune Hansen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rune Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rune 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 | 1,903 | 2,082 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,943 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,111 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 38.2% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rune Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rune Hansen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 12 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 67% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Bb2 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (83% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Rune Hansen's chess games
All 34 games by Rune Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Qiyu Zhou | 2,182 | Reykjavik Open | C54 |
| Apr 2018 | Preben R. Larsen | 1,796 | Copenhagen Challenge | A13 |
| Apr 2018 | Bernhard W. Sorensen | 1,762 | Copenhagen Challenge | A12 |
| Jun 2019 | Jarle Hoyte | 1,699 | Sandefjord Caissa Spring A | E50 |
| Mar 2015 | Bartosz Miszkielo | 1,694 | Reykjavik Open | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,923 |
| Sandefjord Caissa Spring A | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,849 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,112 |
| ch-Sandefjord Caissa CC A | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,727 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
| 8th Oslo Sveins Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,833 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,604 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rune Hansen's chess games?
34 games by Rune Hansen, from Nov 2009 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 Rune Hansen has played.
What does Rune Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Rune Hansen opens with 1.b3 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rune Hansen answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (43% of games).
What openings does Rune Hansen play as White?
As White, Rune Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rune Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Rune Hansen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Rune Hansen's FIDE rating?
Rune Hansen is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Rune Hansen played?
Our database contains 34 games by Rune Hansen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rune Hansen?
34 games by Rune 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.