Prepare against Helge Andersen
DNK · World #21,584 classical · FIDE ID 1410075
When preparing against Helge Andersen, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Helge Andersen, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helge Andersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helge 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 | 2,044 | 2,080 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 38 | 18 | 20 | 50.0% |
| As White | 37 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 59.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helge Andersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helge Andersen's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 97.3% | 65.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Helge Andersen's chess games
All 76 games by Helge Andersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Aug 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: 38 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Rene Baarup Christensen | 1,977 | chT-Sonderjysk A | B32 |
| Sep 2022 | Hans Valdemar Hansen | 1,944 | Grenzturnering 2223 12th | A41 |
| Jan 2015 | Niels Falsig | 1,942 | Tonder Byturnering A | E77 |
| Jul 2026 | Niels Chr. Davidsen | 1,929 | Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | B20 |
| Jul 2026 | Robert McAndrew | 1,922 | Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Grenzturnering 2122 | 2021 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,019 |
| Grenzturnering 2223 12th | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,006 |
| 10th Grenzturnering | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,891 |
| Sonderjysk EMT A | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| Vojens Sonderjysk EMT Master | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| Grenzturnering 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,920 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helge Andersen's chess games?
76 games by Helge Andersen, from Jul 2005 to Aug 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 Helge Andersen has played.
What does Helge Andersen play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Helge Andersen opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helge Andersen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helge Andersen play as White?
As White, Helge Andersen's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helge Andersen play as Black?
As Black, Helge Andersen most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Helge Andersen's FIDE rating?
Helge Andersen is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (May 2025).
How many games has Helge Andersen played?
Our database contains 76 games by Helge Andersen, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helge Andersen?
76 games by Helge 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.