Prepare against Tobias Christensen
IM · DNK · World #3,528 classical · FIDE ID 1400673
When preparing against Tobias Christensen, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 652 games by Tobias Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Christensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias 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 | 2,318 | 2,381 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,353 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,333 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 652 | 251 | 240 | 161 | 38.5% |
| As White | 333 | 148 | 118 | 67 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 319 | 103 | 122 | 94 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Christensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Christensen's side.
First moves as White (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 57.4% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 51 | 15.3% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 41 | 12.3% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 7.2% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 10 | 3.0% | 70.0% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Christensen usually continues d4 (55.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 39.3% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 34 | 25.2% | 57.4% |
| c6 | 13 | 9.6% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.9% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 11 | 8.1% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.7% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 40.4% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 18.4% | 40.5% |
| f5 | 15 | 13.2% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 12 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 7.9% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.1% | 64.3% |
Tobias Christensen's chess games
All 652 games by Tobias Christensen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 251 wins, 240 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 14/12/5 | 45.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 23 | 5/13/5 | 21.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| C01 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Viktor Kupreichik | 2,545 | Norresundby Open | A20 |
| Jan 1993 | Yuri Yakovich | 2,510 | Aalborg Open | A29 |
| Jan 1991 | Veselin Topalov | 2,455 | ch-EU U20 | C01 |
| Jun 1989 | Aleksander Sznapik | 2,455 | 11th Politiken Cup | C42 |
| Jan 1990 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,455 | Gausdal Int | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN cand | 2019 | 28 | 19 | 2,381 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2015 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,325 |
| chB-DEN | 2013 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,259 |
| Gausdal Int | 1992 | 18 | 11 | 2,458 |
| Peer Gynt | 1992 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,464 |
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,346 |
| Copenhagen Obro Open | 1993 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,267 |
| DM i Lynskak 2026 | 2026 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Christensen's chess games?
652 games by Tobias Christensen, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Tobias Christensen has played.
What does Tobias Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 333 games with White in our database, Tobias Christensen opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Christensen answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Tobias Christensen play as White?
As White, Tobias Christensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 333 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Christensen play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Christensen most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (23 games, 21.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 319 games.
What is Tobias Christensen's FIDE rating?
Tobias Christensen is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Tobias Christensen played?
Our database contains 652 games by Tobias Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 251 wins, 240 draws, 161 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Christensen?
652 games by Tobias 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.