Prepare against Daniel Andersen
FM · DNK · World #55,429 classical · FIDE ID 1402714
Our database contains 786 games by Daniel Andersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Andersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 1,872 | 2,063 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,964 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 786 | 249 | 172 | 365 | 31.7% |
| As White | 384 | 140 | 81 | 163 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 402 | 109 | 91 | 202 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Andersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Andersen's side.
First moves as White (384 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 325 | 84.6% | 45.4% |
| d4 | 39 | 10.2% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.6% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 45.4% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nc3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 135 | 75.4% | 34.1% |
| c5 | 28 | 15.6% | 69.6% |
| g6 | 10 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.2% | 12.5% |
| g5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 76.1% | 34.7% |
| e6 | 25 | 17.6% | 38.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Daniel Andersen's chess games
All 786 games by Daniel 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: 249 wins, 172 draws, 365 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 90 | 35/18/37 | 38.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 76 | 31/12/33 | 40.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 44 | 15/9/20 | 34.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 65 | 16/12/37 | 24.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 33 | 5/7/21 | 15.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 33 | 6/11/16 | 18.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 6/7/18 | 19.4% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 23 | 4/9/10 | 17.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Tobias Christensen | 2,380 | chB-DEN | D02 |
| Jan 1991 | Karsten Nymann Pedersen | 2,305 | chT-DEN 9192 | B25 |
| Jan 1991 | Jens Kjeldsen | 2,305 | Lyngby Open | E71 |
| Jan 1988 | Mogens Moe | 2,305 | chB-DEN | A01 |
| Oct 2008 | Jesper Morch Lauridsen | 2,279 | Roskilde 100 years | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 91 | 29.5 | 1,840 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 18.5 | 1,801 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 35 | 14.5 | 1,882 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 27 | 11.5 | 1,807 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 19 | 8 | 1,835 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,954 |
| chB-DEN | 1993 | 11 | 7 | 2,444 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Andersen's chess games?
786 games by Daniel 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 Daniel Andersen has played.
What does Daniel Andersen play on the first move as White?
Across 384 games with White in our database, Daniel Andersen opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Andersen answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Andersen play as White?
As White, Daniel Andersen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (90 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (76 games, 40.8% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (44 games, 34.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 384 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Andersen play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Andersen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (65 games, 24.6% win rate); English Opening (33 games, 15.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (33 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 402 games.
What is Daniel Andersen's FIDE rating?
Daniel Andersen is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Daniel Andersen played?
Our database contains 786 games by Daniel Andersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 172 draws, 365 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Andersen?
786 games by Daniel 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.