Prepare against Michael Tandrup
DNK · World #27,158 classical · FIDE ID 1408356
Our database contains 571 games by Michael Tandrup, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Tandrup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Tandrup 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 | 2,003 | 2,037 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 571 | 151 | 209 | 211 | 26.4% |
| As White | 282 | 82 | 103 | 97 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 289 | 69 | 106 | 114 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Tandrup's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Tandrup's side.
First moves as White (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 138 | 48.9% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 71 | 25.2% | 46.5% |
| e4 | 34 | 12.1% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 11.7% | 54.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Tandrup usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tandrup usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Tandrup usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Tandrup usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Tandrup usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Tandrup usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 33.6% | 37.8% |
| e6 | 43 | 29.5% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 35 | 24.0% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 6.8% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.8% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 58.7% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 33 | 35.9% | 47.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Michael Tandrup's chess games
All 571 games by Michael Tandrup in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 151 wins, 209 draws, 211 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 29 | 13/10/6 | 44.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 7/12/10 | 24.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 2/12/7 | 9.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A64 | Catalan | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 27 | 6/11/10 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Martin Alexander Becker | 2,375 | 34th Politiken Cup | E65 |
| Dec 2013 | Sandi Stojanovski | 2,296 | Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | A36 |
| Feb 2015 | Henrik Holmsgaard | 2,275 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | C10 |
| May 2006 | Sebastian Nilsson | 2,223 | Skovlunde U20 Open | C10 |
| Aug 2012 | Thomas Kirknel | 2,183 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Sensommer | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 72 | 28 | 1,956 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 21 | 9 | 1,885 |
| Bronshoj SenSommer | 2021 | 20 | 9 | 1,950 |
| Bronshoj Autumn A | 2019 | 19 | 9 | 1,945 |
| ch-Bronshoj A | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,025 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 17 | 8 | 1,773 |
| ch-Bronshoj B | 2016 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,988 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Sensommer | 2014 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,050 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Esben Christensen (15 games) · John Holm Nielsen (15 games) · Soren Holm Jensen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Tandrup's chess games?
571 games by Michael Tandrup, from Apr 2003 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 Tandrup has played.
What does Michael Tandrup play on the first move as White?
Across 282 games with White in our database, Michael Tandrup opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Tandrup answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Tandrup play as White?
As White, Michael Tandrup's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 9.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 282 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Tandrup play as Black?
As Black, Michael Tandrup most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Michael Tandrup's FIDE rating?
Michael Tandrup is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Michael Tandrup played?
Our database contains 571 games by Michael Tandrup, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 209 draws, 211 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Tandrup?
571 games by Michael Tandrup 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.