Prepare against Morten Storgaard
DNK · World #18,955 classical · FIDE ID 1411799
When preparing against Morten Storgaard, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Morten Storgaard, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Morten Storgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morten Storgaard 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 | 2,066 | 2,121 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 36.6% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morten Storgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morten Storgaard's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Storgaard usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Storgaard usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Storgaard usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Morten Storgaard's chess games
All 41 games by Morten Storgaard 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Bo Garner Christensen | 2,247 | 30th Politiken Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2007 | Per Naesby Andreasen | 2,244 | 22nd North Sea Cup | D02 |
| Feb 2008 | Maximilian Berchtenbreiter | 2,073 | Reykjavik Open U20 | A43 |
| Feb 2008 | Kristian Seegert | 2,030 | Reykjavik Open U20 | B00 |
| Feb 2008 | Gestur Vagn Baldursson | 1,575 | Reykjavik Open U20 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,165 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| 21st North Sea Cup | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,301 |
| Reykjavik Open U20 | 2008 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| ch-Nordic School U20 | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morten Storgaard's chess games?
41 games by Morten Storgaard, 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 Morten Storgaard has played.
What does Morten Storgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Morten Storgaard opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morten Storgaard answers 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Morten Storgaard play as White?
As White, Morten Storgaard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morten Storgaard play as Black?
As Black, Morten Storgaard most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Morten Storgaard's FIDE rating?
Morten Storgaard is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Morten Storgaard played?
Our database contains 41 games by Morten Storgaard, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morten Storgaard?
41 games by Morten Storgaard 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.