Prepare against Aksel Bu Kvaloy
GM · Norway · World #554 classical · FIDE ID 1528815
When preparing against Aksel Bu Kvaloy, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 22.9% over 48 games.
Our database contains 1,575 games by Aksel Bu Kvaloy, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aksel Bu Kvaloy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aksel Bu Kvaloy 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 | 2,505 | 2,505 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,346 | 2,346 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,443 | 2,443 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,575 | 722 | 337 | 516 | 45.8% |
| As White | 802 | 392 | 177 | 233 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 773 | 330 | 160 | 283 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aksel Bu Kvaloy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aksel Bu Kvaloy's side.
First moves as White (802 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 394 | 49.1% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 379 | 47.3% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 1.9% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 1.4% | 54.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kvaloy usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kvaloy usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kvaloy usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kvaloy usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kvaloy usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kvaloy usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 241 | 70.5% | 55.8% |
| c5 | 67 | 19.6% | 59.0% |
| e6 | 25 | 7.3% | 62.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.0% | 78.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 253 | 92.7% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Aksel Bu Kvaloy's chess games
All 1,575 games by Aksel Bu Kvaloy in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 722 wins, 337 draws, 516 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 84 | 43/21/20 | 51.2% |
| D02 | London System | 71 | 38/11/22 | 53.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 69 | 38/11/20 | 55.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 51 | 28/8/15 | 54.9% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 44 | 19/9/16 | 43.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 21/11/12 | 47.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 67 | 41/3/23 | 61.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 51 | 26/8/17 | 51.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 51 | 28/11/12 | 54.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 48 | 11/14/23 | 22.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 44 | 20/10/14 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 31 | 15/6/10 | 48.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 31 | 8/7/16 | 25.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,735 | 4th Dole Open 2026 | A21 |
| Jan 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,662 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Apr 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,655 | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 | E47 |
| Sep 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,641 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 801 | 437 | 2,342 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 36 | 17 | 2,333 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 35 | 18 | 2,248 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 14.5 | 1,919 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,443 |
| ch-NOR | 2025 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,617 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 18 | 12 | 2,548 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,290 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (16 games) · Elham Amar (14 games) · Mads Vestby-Ellingsen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aksel Bu Kvaloy's chess games?
1,575 games by Aksel Bu Kvaloy, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 Aksel Bu Kvaloy has played.
What does Aksel Bu Kvaloy play on the first move as White?
Across 802 games with White in our database, Aksel Bu Kvaloy opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aksel Bu Kvaloy answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Aksel Bu Kvaloy play as White?
As White, Aksel Bu Kvaloy's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (84 games, 51.2% win rate); London System (71 games, 53.5% win rate); Indian Defense (69 games, 55.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 802 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aksel Bu Kvaloy play as Black?
As Black, Aksel Bu Kvaloy most often plays: Petrov's Defense (67 games, 61.2% win rate); Catalan (51 games, 51.0% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 54.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 773 games.
What is Aksel Bu Kvaloy's FIDE rating?
Aksel Bu Kvaloy is currently rated 2,505 in classical chess, 2,346 in rapid and 2,443 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,505 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Aksel Bu Kvaloy played?
Our database contains 1,575 games by Aksel Bu Kvaloy, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 722 wins, 337 draws, 516 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aksel Bu Kvaloy?
1,575 games by Aksel Bu Kvaloy 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.