Prepare against Mads Andersen
GM · DNK · World #268 classical · FIDE ID 1413864
Our database contains 1,479 games by Mads Andersen, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mads Andersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mads 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 | 2,559 | 2,618 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,492 | 2,574 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,480 | 2,538 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,479 | 632 | 544 | 303 | 42.7% |
| As White | 737 | 365 | 251 | 121 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 742 | 267 | 293 | 182 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mads Andersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mads Andersen's side.
First moves as White (737 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 289 | 39.2% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 271 | 36.8% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 109 | 14.8% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 64 | 8.7% | 70.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.5% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Andersen usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 155 | 47.4% | 59.7% |
| e5 | 130 | 39.8% | 54.6% |
| e6 | 31 | 9.5% | 62.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 134 | 52.1% | 49.6% |
| Nf6 | 123 | 47.9% | 61.0% |
Mads Andersen's chess games
All 1,479 games by Mads Andersen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 632 wins, 544 draws, 303 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 88 | 48/32/8 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 18/11/7 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 34 | 18/12/4 | 52.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 12/13/6 | 38.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 28 | 18/8/2 | 64.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 13/7/7 | 48.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 19/3/4 | 73.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 67 | 17/28/22 | 25.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 27/12/12 | 52.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 49 | 19/19/11 | 38.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 44 | 11/27/6 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 21/7/8 | 58.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 34 | 10/11/13 | 29.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33 | 15/12/6 | 45.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 7/13/7 | 25.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,734 | 24th chT-EU | D02 |
| Apr 2019 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,694 | Bundesliga 2018-19 | B81 |
| Sep 2013 | Ilia Smirin | 2,663 | Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open | A62 |
| Sep 2017 | Loek Van Wely | 2,661 | chT-NED 1718 | E04 |
| Aug 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,651 | TCh-ESP Div 1 2024 | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN | 2020 | 72 | 43 | 2,530 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2017 | 46 | 31 | 2,482 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 30.5 | 2,565 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 29 | 18 | 2,457 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2024 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,602 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,370 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,388 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,641 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sune Berg Hansen (16 games) · Allan Stig Rasmussen (15 games) · Jonny Hector (15 games) · Tiger Hillarp Persson (12 games) · Henrik Danielsen (11 games) · Lars Schandorff (10 games) · Jesper Sondergaard Thybo (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mads Andersen's chess games?
1,479 games by Mads Andersen, from Oct 2006 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 Mads Andersen has played.
What does Mads Andersen play on the first move as White?
Across 737 games with White in our database, Mads Andersen opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mads Andersen answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Mads Andersen play as White?
As White, Mads Andersen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (88 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (34 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 737 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mads Andersen play as Black?
As Black, Mads Andersen most often plays: Slav Defense (67 games, 25.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 52.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (49 games, 38.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 742 games.
What is Mads Andersen's FIDE rating?
Mads Andersen is currently rated 2,559 in classical chess, 2,492 in rapid and 2,480 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,618 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Mads Andersen played?
Our database contains 1,479 games by Mads Andersen, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 632 wins, 544 draws, 303 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mads Andersen?
1,479 games by Mads 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.