Prepare against Samson Hojgaard
FRO · World #33,054 classical · FIDE ID 7200552
Our database contains 52 games by Samson Hojgaard, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samson Hojgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samson Hojgaard 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 | 1,969 | 2,009 | Jan 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,974 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 13 | 21 | 34.6% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samson Hojgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samson Hojgaard's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 85.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Samson Hojgaard's chess games
All 52 games by Samson Hojgaard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 18 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Steintor Rasmussen | 2,075 | chT-FAI 1920 | E61 |
| Oct 2017 | Horatiu-Cristian Filip | 2,059 | chT-FAI 1718 | D45 |
| Mar 2017 | Sigurd B. Justinussen | 1,968 | chT-FAI 1617 | D36 |
| Jan 2018 | Bernhard Augustinussen | 1,947 | chT-FAI 1718 | B07 |
| Oct 2008 | Jogvan Martin Joensen | 1,936 | chT-FAI 0809 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FAI 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,848 |
| chT-FAI 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,891 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 8 | 6 | 2,040 |
| FAI-ch Landslidsbolkur | 2021 | 7 | 1 | 1,843 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-FAI 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,125 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samson Hojgaard's chess games?
52 games by Samson Hojgaard, from Jul 2004 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 Samson Hojgaard has played.
What does Samson Hojgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Samson Hojgaard opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samson Hojgaard answers 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Samson Hojgaard play as White?
As White, Samson Hojgaard's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samson Hojgaard play as Black?
As Black, Samson Hojgaard most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Samson Hojgaard's FIDE rating?
Samson Hojgaard is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Jan 2021).
How many games has Samson Hojgaard played?
Our database contains 52 games by Samson Hojgaard, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samson Hojgaard?
52 games by Samson Hojgaard 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.