Prepare against Alexander R. Flaata
FM · Norway · World #26,584 classical · FIDE ID 1502026
Our database contains 243 games by Alexander R. Flaata, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander R. Flaata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander R. Flaata 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 | 2,007 | 2,138 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,134 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,116 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 88 | 33 | 122 | 36.2% |
| As White | 119 | 39 | 21 | 59 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 124 | 49 | 12 | 63 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander R. Flaata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander R. Flaata's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 52 | 43.7% | 30.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Flaata usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Flaata usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Flaata usually continues d3 (10.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 30.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Flaata usually continues Bg5 (17.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Flaata usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Flaata usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 36.5% | 63.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.1% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.9% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 7.9% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 80.5% | 42.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Alexander R. Flaata's chess games
All 243 games by Alexander R. Flaata 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: 88 wins, 33 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B07 | Philidor | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Martin Matthiesen | 2,365 | Oslo Johannessen Memorial | A40 |
| Oct 2025 | Sakithyan Yoganathan | 2,297 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Oct 2016 | Asmund Hammerstad | 2,228 | chT-NOR 1617 | A59 |
| Jul 2023 | Stanislav Kovalevsky | 2,226 | 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B15 |
| Jan 2014 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,218 | chT-NOR 1314 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 62 | 20 | 1,989 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2003 | 15 | 6 | 1,917 |
| Oslo Johannessen Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| 16th Politiken Cup | 1994 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-Nordic | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,977 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-A | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander R. Flaata's chess games?
243 games by Alexander R. Flaata, 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 Alexander R. Flaata has played.
What does Alexander R. Flaata play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Alexander R. Flaata opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander R. Flaata answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Alexander R. Flaata play as White?
As White, Alexander R. Flaata's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander R. Flaata play as Black?
As Black, Alexander R. Flaata most often plays: Benoni Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Philidor (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Alexander R. Flaata's FIDE rating?
Alexander R. Flaata is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Alexander R. Flaata played?
Our database contains 243 games by Alexander R. Flaata, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 33 draws, 122 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander R. Flaata?
243 games by Alexander R. Flaata 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.