Prepare against Dag Andersen
Norway · World #84,331 classical · FIDE ID 1504568
When preparing against Dag Andersen, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 382 games by Dag Andersen, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dag Andersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dag Andersen 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 | 1,775 | 1,953 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,778 | 1,926 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,667 | 1,875 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 132 | 100 | 150 | 34.6% |
| As White | 192 | 73 | 51 | 68 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 190 | 59 | 49 | 82 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dag Andersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dag Andersen's side.
First moves as White (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 145 | 75.5% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 39 | 20.3% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.6% | 71.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Andersen usually continues g3 (43.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Andersen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 56 | 56.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 19 | 19.0% | 57.9% |
| c5 | 16 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 7.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 60.9% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 22 | 34.4% | 29.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
Dag Andersen's chess games
All 382 games by Dag Andersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 132 wins, 100 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 28 | 10/6/12 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Heidi Roneid | 2,400 | Oslo Open ELO | A47 |
| Jul 2010 | Bo Jacobsen | 2,335 | 32nd Politiken Cup | B08 |
| Mar 2015 | Qiyu Zhou | 2,182 | Reykjavik Open | D03 |
| Jul 2008 | Rune Andersen | 2,143 | Baltic Sea Cup | D23 |
| Jul 2017 | Jesper Celander | 2,127 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 30 | 16.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-Sarpsborg CC | 2003 | 25 | 11.5 | 1,621 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 20 | 9 | 1,802 |
| Sarpsborg Open | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 1,448 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,887 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,019 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dag Andersen's chess games?
382 games by Dag Andersen, from Jul 2005 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 Dag Andersen has played.
What does Dag Andersen play on the first move as White?
Across 192 games with White in our database, Dag Andersen opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dag Andersen answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Dag Andersen play as White?
As White, Dag Andersen's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dag Andersen play as Black?
As Black, Dag Andersen most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 6.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Dag Andersen's FIDE rating?
Dag Andersen is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,778 in rapid and 1,667 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Dag Andersen played?
Our database contains 382 games by Dag Andersen, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 100 draws, 150 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dag Andersen?
382 games by Dag Andersen 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.