Prepare against Verner Christensen
DNK · World #70,152 classical · FIDE ID 1416006
When preparing against Verner Christensen, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 60 games by Verner Christensen, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Verner Christensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Verner 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 | 1,820 | 1,982 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,890 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,961 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 36.7% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Verner Christensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Verner Christensen's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 57.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Christensen usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Christensen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Verner Christensen's chess games
All 60 games by Verner Christensen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Stein Jensen | 2,063 | 5th Borup Open | C27 |
| May 2011 | Kai Gylling Nielsen | 1,881 | Koge Bugt Spring | A80 |
| May 2011 | Alan Krag-Jacobsen | 1,786 | Koge Bugt Spring | C56 |
| Mar 2011 | Michael Vesterskov | 1,749 | Koge Bugt Winter | C55 |
| Aug 2010 | Jorgen Traerup | 1,742 | 32nd Politiken Cup | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
| 5th Borup Open | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,967 |
| Koge Bugt Winter | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,778 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,776 |
| Koge Bugt Spring | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,857 |
| Koge 3+ EMT | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Verner Christensen's chess games?
60 games by Verner Christensen, from Jul 2007 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 Verner Christensen has played.
What does Verner Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Verner Christensen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Verner Christensen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...f5 (43% of games).
What openings does Verner Christensen play as White?
As White, Verner Christensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Verner Christensen play as Black?
As Black, Verner Christensen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Verner Christensen's FIDE rating?
Verner Christensen is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (May 2010).
How many games has Verner Christensen played?
Our database contains 60 games by Verner Christensen, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Verner Christensen?
60 games by Verner 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.