Prepare against Verner Hansen
DNK · World #74,366 classical · FIDE ID 1425285
When preparing against Verner Hansen, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Verner Hansen, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Verner Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Verner Hansen 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 | 1,807 | 1,941 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 53 | 16 | 76 | 36.6% |
| As White | 73 | 27 | 8 | 38 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 72 | 26 | 8 | 38 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Verner Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Verner Hansen's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 97.3% | 43.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 43.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nc3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hansen usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 51.7% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 48.3% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Verner Hansen's chess games
All 145 games by Verner Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 53 wins, 16 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 10/1/13 | 41.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 2/2/11 | 13.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Bela Juhasz | 2,194 | Budapest FS08 FM-A2 | D34 |
| Jul 2009 | Nils Petersen | 2,060 | 31st Politiken Cup | B80 |
| Aug 2012 | Morten Frank Jensen | 2,037 | 34th Politiken Cup | A13 |
| Jul 2015 | Tomas Carnstam | 2,034 | 37th Politiken Cup | A36 |
| Jul 2009 | Martin Stampe Noer | 1,981 | 31st Politiken Cup | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 13.5 | 1,747 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2014 | 17 | 6 | 1,806 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,822 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,812 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,942 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Verner Hansen's chess games?
145 games by Verner Hansen, from Sep 2009 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 Verner Hansen has played.
What does Verner Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Verner Hansen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Verner Hansen answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Verner Hansen play as White?
As White, Verner Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Verner Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Verner Hansen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Verner Hansen's FIDE rating?
Verner Hansen is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Verner Hansen played?
Our database contains 145 games by Verner Hansen, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 16 draws, 76 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Verner Hansen?
145 games by Verner Hansen 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.