Prepare against Steen Clausen
DNK · World #14,620 classical · FIDE ID 1401114
Our database contains 262 games by Steen Clausen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steen Clausen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steen Clausen 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 | 2,109 | 2,253 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 68 | 94 | 100 | 26.0% |
| As White | 124 | 34 | 48 | 42 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 138 | 34 | 46 | 58 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steen Clausen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steen Clausen's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 89.5% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Clausen usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Clausen usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Clausen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Clausen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Clausen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Clausen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 54 | 80.6% | 38.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 14.9% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 53.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 46.3% | 44.7% |
Steen Clausen's chess games
All 262 games by Steen Clausen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 68 wins, 94 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D01 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 53 | 12/15/26 | 22.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Alois Lanc | 2,495 | 9th Politiken Cup | B09 |
| Mar 1998 | Steffen Pedersen | 2,420 | chT-DEN 9798 | C41 |
| Jan 1992 | Jens Kristiansen | 2,415 | Copenhagen Open | B09 |
| Jun 1990 | Jan Adamski | 2,410 | 12th Politiken Cup | E38 |
| Jan 1989 | Svend Hamann | 2,395 | Lyngby Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyngby Open | 1990 | 23 | 9 | 2,260 |
| Copenhagen Open 2 | 1994 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,313 |
| Copenhagen Open | 1992 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,476 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| 10th Politiken Cup | 1988 | 10 | 4 | 2,227 |
| 8th Politiken Cup | 1986 | 10 | 4 | 2,226 |
| Copenhagen Open-06 (Politiken Cup-05) | 1984 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| Copenhagen Open 07 (Politiken Cup 06) | 1985 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steen Clausen's chess games?
262 games by Steen Clausen, from Apr 2003 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 Steen Clausen has played.
What does Steen Clausen play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Steen Clausen opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steen Clausen answers 1...d6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Steen Clausen play as White?
As White, Steen Clausen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steen Clausen play as Black?
As Black, Steen Clausen most often plays: Pirc Defense (53 games, 22.6% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Steen Clausen's FIDE rating?
Steen Clausen is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Steen Clausen played?
Our database contains 262 games by Steen Clausen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 94 draws, 100 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steen Clausen?
262 games by Steen Clausen 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.