Prepare against Andreas Strand
Norway · World #27,591 classical · FIDE ID 1510037
When preparing against Andreas Strand, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%).
Our database contains 39 games by Andreas Strand, covering Sep 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Strand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Strand 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 | 2,001 | 2,014 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,921 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 19 | 3 | 17 | 48.7% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Strand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Strand's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Strand usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Strand usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Strand usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Strand usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Strand usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Andreas Strand's chess games
All 39 games by Andreas Strand in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Olav Bjorkan | 2,131 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | C01 |
| Jul 2026 | Magnus Digernes | 2,023 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | A80 |
| Jul 2025 | Jan Enrique Zepeda Berlanga | 1,985 | Landsturneringen 2025 | 1 | — |
| Jul 2019 | Rune Hansen | 1,958 | ch-NOR Class1 | A06 |
| Jul 2025 | Oliver Opseth | 1,936 | Landsturneringen 2025 | 1 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,966 |
| Styrian Open U10/12 12th | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 1,784 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | 1 | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,131 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2,104 |
| Kragerø Grand Prix 2025 - VT TOUR | A | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,987 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,728 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,968 |
| Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse 1 | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Strand's chess games?
39 games by Andreas Strand, from Sep 2009 to Oct 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 Strand has played.
What does Andreas Strand play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Andreas Strand opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Strand answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Andreas Strand play as White?
As White, Andreas Strand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Strand play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Strand most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Andreas Strand's FIDE rating?
Andreas Strand is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Andreas Strand played?
Our database contains 39 games by Andreas Strand, covering Sep 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Strand?
39 games by Andreas Strand 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.