Prepare against Harry Andersen
Norway · World #46,052 classical · FIDE ID 1505637
Our database contains 180 games by Harry Andersen, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harry Andersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harry 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 | 1,909 | 1,965 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,915 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,742 | 1,888 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 78 | 16 | 86 | 43.3% |
| As White | 84 | 41 | 9 | 34 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 96 | 37 | 7 | 52 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harry Andersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harry Andersen's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Andersen usually continues f4 (86.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Andersen usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 92.9% | 35.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 100.0% | 51.5% |
Harry Andersen's chess games
All 180 games by Harry Andersen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 78 wins, 16 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C31 | King's Gambit | 13 | 12/0/1 | 92.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Nikolaj Mikkelsen | 2,317 | 29th Politiken Cup | B88 |
| Nov 2001 | Torbjorn Ringdal Hansen | 2,298 | Fredrikstad Open | C51 |
| Jul 2006 | Detlef Pluemer | 2,237 | 28th Politiken Cup | B02 |
| Jul 2005 | Christian Harstad | 2,114 | 27th Politiken Cup | C77 |
| Jul 2006 | Gert Werner | 2,069 | 28th Politiken Cup | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Fredrikstad CC | 2003 | 24 | 12 | 1,656 |
| ch-Sarpsborg CC | 2003 | 23 | 10 | 1,586 |
| Sarpsborg Open | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,515 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 1,982 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,002 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harry Andersen's chess games?
180 games by Harry Andersen, from Oct 2005 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 Harry Andersen has played.
What does Harry Andersen play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Harry Andersen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harry Andersen answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Harry Andersen play as White?
As White, Harry Andersen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (13 games, 92.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harry Andersen play as Black?
As Black, Harry Andersen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Harry Andersen's FIDE rating?
Harry Andersen is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,742 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Harry Andersen played?
Our database contains 180 games by Harry Andersen, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 16 draws, 86 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harry Andersen?
180 games by Harry 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.