Prepare against Andreas Christensen
DEU · World #55,875 classical · FIDE ID 12980846
When preparing against Andreas Christensen, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 129 games by Andreas Christensen, covering May 2014 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Christensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas 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 | 1,872 | 1,901 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 48 | 21 | 60 | 37.2% |
| As White | 71 | 26 | 11 | 34 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 58 | 22 | 10 | 26 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Christensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Christensen's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 94.4% | 44.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Christensen usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Christensen usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 65.6% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.6% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Andreas Christensen's chess games
All 129 games by Andreas Christensen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - Nov 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: 48 wins, 21 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Manfred Kroencke | 2,042 | 27th Kiel Open A | B21 |
| Aug 2016 | Joachim Berger | 2,022 | 29th Kiel Open A | C54 |
| Oct 2017 | Marc Lohse | 2,009 | 1st Blankenese Open | B40 |
| Aug 2016 | Jan Maarten van den Boogaart | 1,988 | 29th Kiel Open A | B33 |
| Jul 2016 | Peter Schmidt | 1,971 | 29th Kiel Open A | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2019 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,785 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,882 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,994 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| ch-Hamburg cand | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,762 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,854 |
| 4th Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,532 |
| 1st Blankenese Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Christensen's chess games?
129 games by Andreas Christensen, from May 2014 to Nov 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 Andreas Christensen has played.
What does Andreas Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Andreas Christensen opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Christensen answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Andreas Christensen play as White?
As White, Andreas Christensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Christensen play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Christensen most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Andreas Christensen's FIDE rating?
Andreas Christensen is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Andreas Christensen played?
Our database contains 129 games by Andreas Christensen, covering May 2014 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 21 draws, 60 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Christensen?
129 games by Andreas 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.