Prepare against Michael Aagaard
NLD · World #28,571 classical · FIDE ID 1017942
Our database contains 37 games by Michael Aagaard, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Aagaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Aagaard 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 | 1,994 | 2,113 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 21.6% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Aagaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Aagaard's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Aagaard usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Aagaard usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Aagaard usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Aagaard usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Michael Aagaard's chess games
All 37 games by Michael Aagaard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 8 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Soren Brautsch | 2,200 | Aarhus D | B22 |
| Jan 1987 | Jan Rewitz | 2,200 | Aarhus D | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN U18 int | 1980 | 18 | 8 | – |
| Aarhus D | 1987 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| Aarhus-B | 1989 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Marijampole Open | 1994 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,175 |
| Timisoara Open | 1995 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Aagaard's chess games?
37 games by Michael Aagaard, from Jul 2006 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 Michael Aagaard has played.
What does Michael Aagaard play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Michael Aagaard opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Aagaard answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Michael Aagaard play as White?
As White, Michael Aagaard's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Aagaard play as Black?
As Black, Michael Aagaard most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Michael Aagaard's FIDE rating?
Michael Aagaard is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Michael Aagaard played?
Our database contains 37 games by Michael Aagaard, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Aagaard?
37 games by Michael Aagaard 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.