Prepare against Andreas Skotheim
CM · Norway · World #5,655 classical · FIDE ID 1518526
Our database contains 807 games by Andreas Skotheim, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Skotheim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Skotheim 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 | 2,256 | 2,256 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,254 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,194 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 807 | 351 | 140 | 316 | 43.5% |
| As White | 404 | 181 | 65 | 158 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 403 | 170 | 75 | 158 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Skotheim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Skotheim's side.
First moves as White (404 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 80 | 19.8% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 76 | 18.8% | 40.1% |
| Nc3 | 74 | 18.3% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 73 | 18.1% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 47 | 11.6% | 57.4% |
| e3 | 13 | 3.2% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Skotheim usually continues b3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Skotheim usually continues e3 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Skotheim usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 40.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Skotheim usually continues Nf3 (39.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Skotheim usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Skotheim usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 49.0% | 50.5% |
| e5 | 34 | 17.2% | 60.3% |
| Nc6 | 32 | 16.2% | 51.6% |
| d6 | 26 | 13.1% | 40.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 48.8% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 47 | 36.4% | 53.2% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 6.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Andreas Skotheim's chess games
All 807 games by Andreas Skotheim in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 351 wins, 140 draws, 316 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 47 | 25/5/17 | 53.2% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 41 | 26/1/14 | 63.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 67 | 31/9/27 | 46.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 10/1/14 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | B29 |
| May 2024 | Alan Pichot | 2,635 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Jun 2024 | V Pranav | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| Jan 2024 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,631 | Titled Tue Late | E38 |
| Sep 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,624 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 612 | 324 | 2,294 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,231 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,136 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 2,247 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-NOR Master | 2019 | 15 | 9 | 2,212 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,077 |
| Fagernes Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Skotheim's chess games?
807 games by Andreas Skotheim, from Nov 2014 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 Andreas Skotheim has played.
What does Andreas Skotheim play on the first move as White?
Across 404 games with White in our database, Andreas Skotheim opens with 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nc3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Skotheim answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games).
What openings does Andreas Skotheim play as White?
As White, Andreas Skotheim's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (47 games, 53.2% win rate); Dunst Opening (41 games, 63.4% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 56.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 404 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Skotheim play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Skotheim most often plays: Sicilian (67 games, 46.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 403 games.
What is Andreas Skotheim's FIDE rating?
Andreas Skotheim is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andreas Skotheim played?
Our database contains 807 games by Andreas Skotheim, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 351 wins, 140 draws, 316 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Skotheim?
807 games by Andreas Skotheim 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.