Prepare against Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks
Norway · World #25,425 classical · FIDE ID 1569708
Our database contains 37 games by Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks 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 | 2,015 | 2,093 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,979 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,017 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 29.7% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bernhoftsen-Banks usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bernhoftsen-Banks usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bernhoftsen-Banks usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bernhoftsen-Banks usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks's chess games
All 37 games by Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Even Hetland | 2,056 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | D78 |
| Feb 2026 | Oliver Nieminen | 1,969 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 Group C | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Sverre Milan Buaroy Aasen | 1,892 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | C05 |
| Jun 2026 | Minelli,Samuele | 1,876 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B53 |
| Feb 2026 | Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson | 1,854 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 Group C | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,053 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,965 |
| Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 Group C | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,099 |
| Norway Chess Open June | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks's chess games?
37 games by Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks, from Jan 2022 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 Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks has played.
What does Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks play as White?
As White, Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks play as Black?
As Black, Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks's FIDE rating?
Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks played?
Our database contains 37 games by Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks?
37 games by Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks 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.