Prepare against Carsten Erlandsen
DNK · World #24,271 classical · FIDE ID 1402536
When preparing against Carsten Erlandsen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 130 games by Carsten Erlandsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Erlandsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Erlandsen 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 | 2,023 | 2,157 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,073 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,078 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 34 | 23 | 73 | 26.2% |
| As White | 64 | 20 | 14 | 30 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 14 | 9 | 43 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Erlandsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Erlandsen's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 100.0% | 42.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Erlandsen usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Erlandsen usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Erlandsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 56.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 23.1% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 17.9% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Carsten Erlandsen's chess games
All 130 games by Carsten Erlandsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 34 wins, 23 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,549 | 22nd Politiken Cup | E70 |
| Jun 2015 | Kamil Stachowiak | 2,454 | 10th Teplice Open | A58 |
| Jan 2012 | Andreas Wiwe | 2,273 | chT-DEN 1112 50th | B99 |
| Jan 1993 | Karoly Kalmar | 2,270 | 9th Budapest Spring Open | D67 |
| Jan 1993 | Lars Hyldkrog | 2,245 | Farum Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,180 |
| Hillerod | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,129 |
| Hillerod NSU Open | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,032 |
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
| 9th Budapest Spring Open | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| Farum Open | 1993 | 8 | 2 | 2,079 |
| Genova Ducale Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| chT-DEN 1112 50th | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Erlandsen's chess games?
130 games by Carsten Erlandsen, from Apr 2003 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 Carsten Erlandsen has played.
What does Carsten Erlandsen play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Carsten Erlandsen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Erlandsen answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Carsten Erlandsen play as White?
As White, Carsten Erlandsen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Erlandsen play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Erlandsen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Philidor (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Carsten Erlandsen's FIDE rating?
Carsten Erlandsen is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Carsten Erlandsen played?
Our database contains 130 games by Carsten Erlandsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 23 draws, 73 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Erlandsen?
130 games by Carsten Erlandsen 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.