Prepare against Thomas Haugaard
DNK · World #75,686 classical · FIDE ID 1414330
When preparing against Thomas Haugaard, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 118 games by Thomas Haugaard, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Haugaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Haugaard 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 | 1,803 | 1,830 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 32 | 37 | 49 | 27.1% |
| As White | 58 | 14 | 16 | 28 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Haugaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Haugaard's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 82.8% | 39.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.2% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Haugaard usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Haugaard usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Haugaard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Haugaard usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 51.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 34.5% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
Thomas Haugaard's chess games
All 118 games by Thomas Haugaard in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 32 wins, 37 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Flemming Stald | 1,954 | ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | A84 |
| Apr 2017 | Kurt Pedersen | 1,915 | ch-DEN Seniors | A57 |
| Apr 2017 | Max Erik Hansen | 1,872 | ch-DEN Seniors | D96 |
| Feb 2019 | Finn Andersson | 1,837 | ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | B90 |
| Jul 2016 | Tommy Hansen | 1,835 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 39 | 16 | 1,700 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | 2019 | 16 | 7 | 1,811 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2017 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,926 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,566 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,606 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,554 |
| ch-Amager | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,695 |
| Copenhagen Spring Amager C | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Haugaard's chess games?
118 games by Thomas Haugaard, from May 2012 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 Haugaard has played.
What does Thomas Haugaard play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Thomas Haugaard opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Haugaard answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Thomas Haugaard play as White?
As White, Thomas Haugaard's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Haugaard play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Haugaard most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Thomas Haugaard's FIDE rating?
Thomas Haugaard is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Thomas Haugaard played?
Our database contains 118 games by Thomas Haugaard, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 37 draws, 49 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Haugaard?
118 games by Thomas Haugaard 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.