Prepare against Morten L Madsen
Norway · World #66,341 classical · FIDE ID 1507664
When preparing against Morten L Madsen, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%).
Our database contains 122 games by Morten L Madsen, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Morten L Madsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morten L 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 | 1,833 | 1,881 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,865 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,881 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 53 | 30 | 39 | 43.4% |
| As White | 58 | 27 | 10 | 21 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morten L Madsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morten L Madsen's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 82.8% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 17.2% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 55.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Nf3 (84.6% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Madsen usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Madsen usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Madsen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Madsen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 41.9% | 73.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 35.5% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 76.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
Morten L Madsen's chess games
All 122 games by Morten L Madsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 53 wins, 30 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Martin Nilsen | 2,096 | chT-NOR 1516 | D47 |
| May 2001 | Per Auchenberg | 2,006 | Birkerod Club | D45 |
| Mar 2003 | Per Christiansen | 1,802 | 13th Birkerod Weekend B | B62 |
| Dec 2010 | Jon Gunnar Tufta | 1,787 | chT-NOR West 1Div Nord 1011 | B01 |
| Oct 2001 | Kenneth Brattetveit | 1,717 | Sotra Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sotra Varturneringen | 2006 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,558 |
| Sotra Open | 2002 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,703 |
| Sotra Hostturneringen | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,516 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
| Sotra Open 1 | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 1,393 |
| Frederikssund DSU 100 Years D | 2003 | 5 | 5 | 2,052 |
| Sotra Open 3 | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,591 |
| chT-NOR north 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,563 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morten L Madsen's chess games?
122 games by Morten L Madsen, from Apr 2007 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 L Madsen has played.
What does Morten L Madsen play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Morten L Madsen opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morten L Madsen answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Morten L Madsen play as White?
As White, Morten L Madsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morten L Madsen play as Black?
As Black, Morten L Madsen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Morten L Madsen's FIDE rating?
Morten L Madsen is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Morten L Madsen played?
Our database contains 122 games by Morten L Madsen, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 30 draws, 39 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morten L Madsen?
122 games by Morten L 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.