Prepare against Thomas Christensen
DNK · World #8,364 classical · FIDE ID 1403532
Our database contains 179 games by Thomas Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Christensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Christensen 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 | 2,198 | 2,260 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,187 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 58 | 32 | 89 | 32.4% |
| As White | 91 | 31 | 18 | 42 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 88 | 27 | 14 | 47 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Christensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Christensen's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 8.8% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nc3 (26.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Christensen usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Christensen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 9% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Christensen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Christensen usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Christensen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 43.9% | 36.1% |
| c5 | 12 | 29.3% | 54.2% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 17.1% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 23 | 60.5% | 32.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 21.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 18.4% | 42.9% |
Thomas Christensen's chess games
All 179 games by Thomas Christensen 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: 58 wins, 32 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 25 | 10/2/13 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,631 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Mar 2020 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Apr 2020 | Xiao Kang Zhong | 2,419 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Mar 2006 | Simon Bekker-Jensen | 2,410 | chT-DEN 0506 | D43 |
| Feb 2020 | Yakov Ginzburg | 2,405 | Titled Tue | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 112 | 38.5 | 2,144 |
| chT-DEN 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 2,169 |
| chT-DEN 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| chT-DEN 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,312 |
| chT-DEN 1617 55th | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,300 |
| chT-DEN 2223 60th | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,313 |
| 21st EU-Cup | 2005 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,075 |
| chT-DEN 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Christensen's chess games?
179 games by Thomas Christensen, 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 Thomas Christensen has played.
What does Thomas Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Thomas Christensen opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nc3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Christensen answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Thomas Christensen play as White?
As White, Thomas Christensen's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Christensen play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Christensen most often plays: Mikenas Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Elephant Gambit (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Thomas Christensen's FIDE rating?
Thomas Christensen is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Thomas Christensen played?
Our database contains 179 games by Thomas Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 32 draws, 89 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Christensen?
179 games by Thomas Christensen 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.