Prepare against Thomas Larsen
DNK · World #32,603 classical · FIDE ID 1409689
Our database contains 34 games by Thomas Larsen, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Larsen 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 | 1,971 | 2,109 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 17.6% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Larsen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Larsen usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Larsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Thomas Larsen's chess games
All 34 games by Thomas Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 6 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Lars Kjoller Nilsson | 2,074 | Farum 61 Years Open | B35 |
| Sep 2010 | Peter Ove Krogh | 1,922 | 5th Borup Open | B28 |
| Oct 2006 | Soren Moller Hansen | 1,903 | 70th ch-Copenhagen Obro | B74 |
| Sep 2010 | Horst Hubert Schmidt | 1,869 | 5th Borup Open | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70th ch-Copenhagen Obro | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
| 5th Borup Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,179 |
| Farum 61 Years Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,246 |
| Hillerod NSU Open | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| Odysseus Autumn C | 2001 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,527 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Larsen's chess games?
34 games by Thomas Larsen, from Apr 2005 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 Larsen has played.
What does Thomas Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Thomas Larsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Larsen answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Thomas Larsen play as White?
As White, Thomas Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Larsen most often plays: Horwitz Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Thomas Larsen's FIDE rating?
Thomas Larsen is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Thomas Larsen played?
Our database contains 34 games by Thomas Larsen, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Larsen?
34 games by Thomas Larsen 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.