Prepare against Rune Andersen
DNK · World #28,260 classical · FIDE ID 1405683
Our database contains 327 games by Rune Andersen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rune Andersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rune 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 | 1,996 | 2,177 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,126 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,082 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 118 | 59 | 150 | 36.1% |
| As White | 167 | 56 | 32 | 79 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 160 | 62 | 27 | 71 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rune Andersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rune Andersen's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 160 | 95.8% | 42.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 42.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Andersen usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Andersen usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Andersen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Andersen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 98.7% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 98.2% | 39.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Rune Andersen's chess games
All 327 games by Rune Andersen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 118 wins, 59 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 8/5/14 | 29.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | 2,385 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B33 |
| Oct 2015 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 2,331 | Koge Xtracon Open | D36 |
| Oct 2015 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 2,301 | Koge Xtracon Open | B20 |
| Jul 2000 | Thomas Nielsen | 2,257 | 22nd Politiken Cup | D93 |
| Jul 2016 | Simon J Roe | 2,238 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2016 | 21 | 10 | 2,021 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,059 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,010 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,279 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,203 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,273 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rune Andersen's chess games?
327 games by Rune Andersen, from Apr 2003 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 Rune Andersen has played.
What does Rune Andersen play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Rune Andersen opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rune Andersen answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rune Andersen play as White?
As White, Rune Andersen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rune Andersen play as Black?
As Black, Rune Andersen most often plays: Slav Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Rune Andersen's FIDE rating?
Rune Andersen is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Rune Andersen played?
Our database contains 327 games by Rune Andersen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 59 draws, 150 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rune Andersen?
327 games by Rune 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.