Prepare against Michael B. Madsen
DNK · World #26,717 classical · FIDE ID 1413031
Our database contains 102 games by Michael B. Madsen, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael B. Madsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael B. 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 | 2,006 | 2,169 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,154 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 36 | 27 | 39 | 35.3% |
| As White | 52 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 50 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael B. Madsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael B. Madsen's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 59.6% | 38.7% |
| e4 | 16 | 30.8% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 38.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Madsen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Madsen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Madsen usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Madsen usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Michael B. Madsen's chess games
All 102 games by Michael B. Madsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 36 wins, 27 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Martin Bruedigam | 2,404 | Fredericia | C54 |
| Jul 2016 | Kresten Schmidt | 2,241 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | E94 |
| May 2018 | Bjarne Light | 2,212 | Fredericia | D02 |
| Jul 2007 | Kim Henrik Skaanning-Pedersen | 2,198 | 22nd North Sea Cup | B23 |
| Feb 2022 | Kresten Skytte Hagen | 2,171 | chT-DEN 2122 59th | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,011 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,097 |
| 21st North Sea Cup | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,009 |
| Fredericia | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,329 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-DEN G7 Gr1 | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| Fredericia Kandidats | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| Fredericia Cand | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael B. Madsen's chess games?
102 games by Michael B. Madsen, from Jan 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 B. Madsen has played.
What does Michael B. Madsen play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Michael B. Madsen opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael B. Madsen answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michael B. Madsen play as White?
As White, Michael B. Madsen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael B. Madsen play as Black?
As Black, Michael B. Madsen most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Michael B. Madsen's FIDE rating?
Michael B. Madsen is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Michael B. Madsen played?
Our database contains 102 games by Michael B. Madsen, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 27 draws, 39 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael B. Madsen?
102 games by Michael B. 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.