Prepare against Mikkel Strange
FM · DNK · World #3,174 classical · FIDE ID 1402765
Our database contains 253 games by Mikkel Strange, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikkel Strange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikkel Strange 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 | 2,331 | 2,407 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,370 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 108 | 61 | 84 | 42.7% |
| As White | 127 | 60 | 31 | 36 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 126 | 48 | 30 | 48 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikkel Strange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikkel Strange's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 94.5% | 59.6% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Strange usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Strange usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Strange usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Strange usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Strange usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 31 | 51.7% | 37.1% |
| d5 | 21 | 35.0% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
Mikkel Strange's chess games
All 253 games by Mikkel Strange in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 108 wins, 61 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 17/6/5 | 60.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 37 | 12/7/18 | 32.4% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,509 | Koge Niels Juel Cup | C02 |
| Jan 1996 | Nikolaj Borge | 2,455 | 18th Politiken Cup | B65 |
| Sep 2016 | Carsten Hoi | 2,390 | Farum Fureso Open | B08 |
| Jan 1996 | Graeme N Buckley | 2,385 | Sheffield | B81 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrew P H Kinsman | 2,365 | Sheffield | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 2021 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,333 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,279 |
| Copenhagen Open 2 | 1994 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,311 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2014 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,382 |
| Koge Niels Juel Cup | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,347 |
| Nordsjalland Weekend Open A | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,330 |
| 16th Politiken Cup | 1994 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikkel Strange's chess games?
253 games by Mikkel Strange, from Apr 2003 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 Mikkel Strange has played.
What does Mikkel Strange play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Mikkel Strange opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikkel Strange answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mikkel Strange play as White?
As White, Mikkel Strange's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikkel Strange play as Black?
As Black, Mikkel Strange most often plays: Dutch Defense (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Mikkel Strange's FIDE rating?
Mikkel Strange is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Mikkel Strange played?
Our database contains 253 games by Mikkel Strange, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 61 draws, 84 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikkel Strange?
253 games by Mikkel Strange 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.