Prepare against Dennis Madsen
DNK · World #132,850 classical · FIDE ID 1425919
When preparing against Dennis Madsen, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Dennis Madsen, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Madsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis Madsen 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 | 1,639 | 1,695 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,760 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 25 | 8 | 52 | 29.4% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 7 | 22 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 12 | 1 | 30 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Madsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Madsen's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 97.6% | 37.8% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 37.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Madsen usually continues e4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …b6 (100% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 81.0% | 38.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Dennis Madsen's chess games
All 85 games by Dennis Madsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 25 wins, 8 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 6/0/18 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Lasse Henningsen | 1,915 | Helsingor Spring Open | B08 |
| Jul 2015 | Alexander Torp Jorgensen | 1,842 | 37th Politiken Cup | D00 |
| Aug 2010 | Carl Aage Pedersen | 1,776 | 32nd Politiken Cup | A42 |
| Mar 2013 | Ernst J. Jessen | 1,773 | ch-DEN Seniors | D00 |
| Aug 2010 | Cipriano Sande Caceres | 1,745 | 32nd Politiken Cup | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 14.5 | 1,563 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 1,804 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,717 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,691 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,814 |
| 1st Helsingor Hamlet Rapid Open | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,637 |
| Helsingor Rapid Open | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,554 |
| Helsingor Spring Open | 2022 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Madsen's chess games?
85 games by Dennis Madsen, from Jul 2009 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 Dennis Madsen has played.
What does Dennis Madsen play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Dennis Madsen opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Madsen answers 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dennis Madsen play as White?
As White, Dennis Madsen's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Reversed Chigorin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Madsen play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Madsen most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Dennis Madsen's FIDE rating?
Dennis Madsen is currently rated 1,639 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,695 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Dennis Madsen played?
Our database contains 85 games by Dennis Madsen, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 52 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Madsen?
85 games by Dennis Madsen 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.