Prepare against Amund Pihl Strand
Norway · World #46,427 classical · FIDE ID 1542184
When preparing against Amund Pihl Strand, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 55 games by Amund Pihl Strand, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Amund Pihl Strand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amund Pihl Strand 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 | 1,907 | 1,920 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,821 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 22 | 10 | 23 | 40.0% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amund Pihl Strand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amund Pihl Strand's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Strand usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Strand usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Strand usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Strand usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Strand usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Strand usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Amund Pihl Strand's chess games
All 55 games by Amund Pihl Strand in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Eivind Grunt Kreken | 2,114 | chT-NOR Clubs | A14 |
| Jun 2018 | Eilif Odde | 1,976 | Molde Rosecupen A | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Hanna B. Kyrkjebo | 1,957 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | A11 |
| Jul 2026 | Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken | 1,909 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | A16 |
| Jul 2026 | Nicolai Froyshov | 1,871 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,095 |
| Kragero Open B | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,847 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1,650 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,686 |
| Molde Rosecupen A | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,929 |
| ch-NOR U16 | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,568 |
| Levanger Grand Prix A | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,676 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amund Pihl Strand's chess games?
55 games by Amund Pihl Strand, from May 2017 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 Amund Pihl Strand has played.
What does Amund Pihl Strand play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Amund Pihl Strand opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amund Pihl Strand answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Amund Pihl Strand play as White?
As White, Amund Pihl Strand's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amund Pihl Strand play as Black?
As Black, Amund Pihl Strand most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Amund Pihl Strand's FIDE rating?
Amund Pihl Strand is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Amund Pihl Strand played?
Our database contains 55 games by Amund Pihl Strand, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amund Pihl Strand?
55 games by Amund Pihl Strand 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.