Prepare against Odd Andersen

Norway · World #67,224 classical · FIDE ID 1513729

When preparing against Odd Andersen, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).

Our database contains 90 games by Odd Andersen, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Odd Andersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Odd 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Odd Andersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Odd Andersen's side.

First moves as White (47 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 60.0% score
  • …d5 (52% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
  • …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
  • …e6 (8% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 65.9% score
  • …c5 (27% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
  • …e6 (23% of these games) — Andersen usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
  • …c6 (14% of these games) — Andersen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)

Odd Andersen's chess games

All 90 games by Odd Andersen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 42 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Odd Andersen's chess games?

90 games by Odd Andersen, from Sep 2011 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 Odd Andersen has played.

What does Odd Andersen play on the first move as White?

Across 47 games with White in our database, Odd Andersen opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Odd Andersen answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).

What openings does Odd Andersen play as White?

As White, Odd Andersen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Odd Andersen play as Black?

As Black, Odd Andersen most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.

What is Odd Andersen's FIDE rating?

Odd Andersen is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,693 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jan 2012).

How many games has Odd Andersen played?

Our database contains 90 games by Odd Andersen, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (46.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Odd Andersen?

90 games by Odd 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.

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