Prepare against Anita Gronnestad
WFM · Norway · World #41,079 classical · FIDE ID 1502972
When preparing against Anita Gronnestad, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 420 games by Anita Gronnestad, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anita Gronnestad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anita Gronnestad 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 | 1,930 | 2,111 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,957 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,994 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 420 | 121 | 84 | 215 | 28.8% |
| As White | 220 | 71 | 48 | 101 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 200 | 50 | 36 | 114 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anita Gronnestad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anita Gronnestad's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 51.4% | 43.4% |
| d4 | 60 | 27.3% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 41 | 18.6% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.7% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gronnestad usually continues c3 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gronnestad usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gronnestad usually continues d3 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gronnestad usually continues c4 (21.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gronnestad usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (3% of these games) — Gronnestad usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 39.3% | 39.8% |
| e5 | 34 | 30.4% | 36.8% |
| c6 | 17 | 15.2% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 5.4% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 56.9% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 36.2% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Anita Gronnestad's chess games
All 420 games by Anita Gronnestad in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 121 wins, 84 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/2/11 | 13.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | D56 |
| Mar 2023 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | D18 |
| Sep 2012 | Petter Haugli | 2,302 | Oslo Open | E62 |
| Sep 2012 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 2,296 | Oslo Open | A21 |
| Apr 2019 | Daniel Nordquelle | 2,264 | Fagernes GM Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 60 | 16 | 1,965 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2010 | 27 | 14 | 1,989 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2015 | 18 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| Bergen Grand Prix | 2019 | 17 | 10 | 1,869 |
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 17 | 5 | 2,007 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 17 | 7 | 2,110 |
| Oslo Open | 2012 | 16 | 2.5 | 1,990 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 1999 | 12 | 3 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anita Gronnestad's chess games?
420 games by Anita Gronnestad, from Jul 2004 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 Anita Gronnestad has played.
What does Anita Gronnestad play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Anita Gronnestad opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anita Gronnestad answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Anita Gronnestad play as White?
As White, Anita Gronnestad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anita Gronnestad play as Black?
As Black, Anita Gronnestad most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Anita Gronnestad's FIDE rating?
Anita Gronnestad is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Anita Gronnestad played?
Our database contains 420 games by Anita Gronnestad, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 84 draws, 215 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anita Gronnestad?
420 games by Anita Gronnestad 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.