Prepare against Morten Andersen
DNK · World #11,514 classical · FIDE ID 1504908
Our database contains 296 games by Morten Andersen, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Morten Andersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morten 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 | 2,147 | 2,234 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 110 | 91 | 95 | 37.2% |
| As White | 150 | 65 | 50 | 35 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 146 | 45 | 41 | 60 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morten Andersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morten Andersen's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 41.3% | 63.7% |
| c4 | 41 | 27.3% | 64.6% |
| e4 | 24 | 16.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Andersen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Andersen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Andersen usually continues g3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Andersen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 49.3% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 15 | 21.7% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.6% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 10.1% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 56.6% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 22 | 41.5% | 47.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Morten Andersen's chess games
All 296 games by Morten Andersen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 110 wins, 91 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Jacob Carstensen | 2,391 | 33rd Politiken Cup | A62 |
| Apr 2023 | Bennet Hagner | 2,354 | Fagernes Open A | A11 |
| Jul 2024 | Jens Albert Ramsdal | 2,351 | Copenhagen Obro CXU Open | D95 |
| Jul 2018 | Milton Pantzar | 2,333 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A50 |
| Mar 2024 | Helge Nordahl | 2,330 | Fagernes Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 39 | 24.5 | 2,196 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,107 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,182 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2014 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| 23rd North Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,037 |
| Copenhagen Obro CXU Open | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morten Andersen's chess games?
296 games by Morten Andersen, from Oct 2005 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 Morten Andersen has played.
What does Morten Andersen play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Morten Andersen opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morten Andersen answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Morten Andersen play as White?
As White, Morten Andersen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morten Andersen play as Black?
As Black, Morten Andersen most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Morten Andersen's FIDE rating?
Morten Andersen is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Morten Andersen played?
Our database contains 296 games by Morten Andersen, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 91 draws, 95 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morten Andersen?
296 games by Morten 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.