Prepare against Dan Erichsen
DNK · World #20,717 classical · FIDE ID 1405993
Our database contains 157 games by Dan Erichsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dan Erichsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan Erichsen 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 | 2,051 | 2,179 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,010 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 57 | 44 | 56 | 36.3% |
| As White | 79 | 39 | 16 | 24 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 78 | 18 | 28 | 32 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan Erichsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan Erichsen's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 89.9% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 10.1% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Erichsen usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Erichsen usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Erichsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Erichsen usually continues Bg5 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Erichsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Erichsen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 84.1% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 81.0% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
Dan Erichsen's chess games
All 157 games by Dan Erichsen 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: 57 wins, 44 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | John Trevelyan | 2,152 | chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) Promotion pool | A55 |
| May 2003 | Henrik Frederiksen | 2,131 | Taastrup Aktiv-Alliancen | A07 |
| May 2012 | Roger Patterson | 2,107 | 37th Keres Memorial | C47 |
| Oct 2003 | Lars Henrik Bech Hansen | 2,090 | Farum 60 Years Open | C56 |
| Jan 2003 | Dimitri Bogdanov | 2,075 | Hillerod NSU Open | C81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillerod NSU Open | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,070 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,285 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,972 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| 49th ch-CAN Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,226 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| British Columbia Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Erichsen's chess games?
157 games by Dan Erichsen, 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 Erichsen has played.
What does Dan Erichsen play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Dan Erichsen opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Erichsen answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Dan Erichsen play as White?
As White, Dan Erichsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Erichsen play as Black?
As Black, Dan Erichsen most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Dan Erichsen's FIDE rating?
Dan Erichsen is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Dan Erichsen played?
Our database contains 157 games by Dan Erichsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 44 draws, 56 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Erichsen?
157 games by Dan Erichsen 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.