Prepare against Niels Erik Andersen
DNK · World #54,375 classical · FIDE ID 1406507
Our database contains 207 games by Niels Erik Andersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Erik Andersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Erik 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 | 1,876 | 2,052 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,958 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 59 | 60 | 88 | 28.5% |
| As White | 107 | 35 | 32 | 40 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 100 | 24 | 28 | 48 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Erik Andersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Erik Andersen's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 95.3% | 49.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Andersen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Andersen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 77.1% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.3% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 44.4% | 34.4% |
Niels Erik Andersen's chess games
All 207 games by Niels Erik Andersen 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: 59 wins, 60 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Henrik Dahl Pedersen | 2,235 | 5th Borup Open | D88 |
| Nov 2012 | Thomas Kirknel | 2,199 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Efteraar Open A | E44 |
| Mar 2014 | Tom Rydstrom | 2,198 | Reykjavik Open | D01 |
| Jan 1999 | Henrik Frederiksen | 2,142 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Sensommer Open | A44 |
| Oct 2002 | Asger Paaske | 2,137 | ch-Copenhagen | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 30 | 13 | 1,956 |
| ch-Copenhagen | 2004 | 27 | 13 | 1,981 |
| Jersey Open | 2019 | 13 | 4 | 1,939 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,710 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj CC-chA | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,910 |
| chT-Bronshoj | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| 11th Burgas Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Erik Andersen's chess games?
207 games by Niels Erik Andersen, 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 Niels Erik Andersen has played.
What does Niels Erik Andersen play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Niels Erik Andersen opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Erik Andersen answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Niels Erik Andersen play as White?
As White, Niels Erik Andersen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Erik Andersen play as Black?
As Black, Niels Erik Andersen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Niels Erik Andersen's FIDE rating?
Niels Erik Andersen is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Niels Erik Andersen played?
Our database contains 207 games by Niels Erik Andersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 60 draws, 88 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Erik Andersen?
207 games by Niels Erik 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.