Prepare against Dan Andersen
DNK · World #8,770 classical · FIDE ID 1400665
When preparing against Dan Andersen, expect 1.c4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 80 games by Dan Andersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dan Andersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan 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 | 2,190 | 2,311 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,253 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 34 | 21 | 25 | 42.5% |
| As White | 42 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan Andersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan Andersen's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 33.3% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 23.8% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 21.4% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 19.0% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (21% of these games) — Andersen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (90% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (92.9% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Dan Andersen's chess games
All 80 games by Dan Andersen 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, 21 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Curt Hansen | 2,613 | 27th Politiken Cup | A22 |
| Jan 1991 | Keith C Arkell | 2,455 | Lyngby Open | E00 |
| Jul 2006 | Dharma Tjiam | 2,391 | 28th Politiken Cup | D59 |
| Jul 2005 | Ole Jakobsen | 2,385 | 27th Politiken Cup | E52 |
| Mar 2020 | Mikkel Strange | 2,309 | chT-DEN 1920 Gr1 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 7 | 2,354 |
| Copenhagen Open-05 | 1983 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,358 |
| ch-Copenhagen | 1982 | 9 | 5 | 2,306 |
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 8 | 2 | 2,159 |
| Gr1 DEN-ch M7 | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| chT-DEN 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,243 |
| Copenhagen BSF A | 2014 | 4 | 4 | 2,528 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Andersen's chess games?
80 games by Dan Andersen, 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 Dan Andersen has played.
What does Dan Andersen play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Dan Andersen opens with 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Andersen answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Dan Andersen play as White?
As White, Dan Andersen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Andersen play as Black?
As Black, Dan Andersen most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Dan Andersen's FIDE rating?
Dan Andersen is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Dan Andersen played?
Our database contains 80 games by Dan Andersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Andersen?
80 games by Dan 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.