Prepare against Thomas Christensen
CM · DNK · World #18,660 classical · FIDE ID 1407635
Our database contains 537 games by Thomas Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 2,069 | 2,245 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,158 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,225 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 537 | 187 | 73 | 277 | 34.8% |
| As White | 259 | 98 | 34 | 127 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 278 | 89 | 39 | 150 | 32.0% |
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 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 197 | 76.1% | 41.4% |
| e4 | 37 | 14.3% | 48.6% |
| Nc3 | 21 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nc3 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Christensen usually continues e4 (43.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Christensen usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Christensen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 68 | 54.8% | 30.9% |
| Nc6 | 45 | 36.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 80 | 75.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 17.0% | 44.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Thomas Christensen's chess games
All 537 games by Thomas Christensen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 187 wins, 73 draws, 277 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 95 | 35/7/53 | 36.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 23 | 5/2/16 | 21.7% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 14/1/8 | 60.9% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 65 | 23/9/33 | 35.4% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 58 | 17/2/39 | 29.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,608 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B09 |
| May 2020 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,517 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Mar 2021 | Craig A Hanley | 2,447 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| May 2020 | Yovann Gatineau | 2,423 | Titled Tue | C40 |
| Jan 2021 | Loic Travadon | 2,421 | Titled Tue | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 347 | 125.5 | 2,105 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2015 | 14 | 6 | 2,144 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,244 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,256 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,062 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,096 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Christensen's chess games?
537 games by Thomas Christensen, from Apr 2003 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 Thomas Christensen has played.
What does Thomas Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 259 games with White in our database, Thomas Christensen opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nc3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Christensen answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...Nc6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (3% 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 (95 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 60.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 259 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 (65 games, 35.4% win rate); Elephant Gambit (58 games, 29.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 278 games.
What is Thomas Christensen's FIDE rating?
Thomas Christensen is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Thomas Christensen played?
Our database contains 537 games by Thomas Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 73 draws, 277 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Christensen?
537 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.