Prepare against Arild Edin Monsoy
Norway · World #63,884 classical · FIDE ID 1502590
When preparing against Arild Edin Monsoy, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 125 games by Arild Edin Monsoy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arild Edin Monsoy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arild Edin Monsoy 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 | 1,842 | 2,103 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,984 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,911 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 47 | 35 | 43 | 37.6% |
| As White | 63 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 62 | 23 | 13 | 26 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arild Edin Monsoy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arild Edin Monsoy's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 49.2% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 28 | 44.4% | 58.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Monsoy usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Monsoy usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Monsoy usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Monsoy usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Monsoy usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Monsoy usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 29.4% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Arild Edin Monsoy's chess games
All 125 games by Arild Edin Monsoy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 47 wins, 35 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Ivar Chavannes | 2,187 | ch-NOR TB Final | A41 |
| Aug 2010 | Felix Buchkremer | 2,090 | Arctic Chess Challenge | A86 |
| Aug 1998 | Joachim Bokelmann | 2,080 | Gausdal Eikrem Memorial | D13 |
| May 1999 | Magne Sagafos | 2,059 | chT-NOR | B07 |
| Jan 2011 | Hans Arild Runde | 2,045 | chT-NOR 1011 | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR middle | 1994 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| chT-NOR | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,159 |
| Trondheim Pokal TSF | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,832 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,028 |
| Gausdal Eikrem Memorial | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-NOR Open | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-Trondheim CC Master | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
| Ostersund Hurtigfeiden Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arild Edin Monsoy's chess games?
125 games by Arild Edin Monsoy, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Arild Edin Monsoy has played.
What does Arild Edin Monsoy play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Arild Edin Monsoy opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arild Edin Monsoy answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Arild Edin Monsoy play as White?
As White, Arild Edin Monsoy's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arild Edin Monsoy play as Black?
As Black, Arild Edin Monsoy most often plays: Pirc Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Arild Edin Monsoy's FIDE rating?
Arild Edin Monsoy is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Arild Edin Monsoy played?
Our database contains 125 games by Arild Edin Monsoy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 35 draws, 43 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arild Edin Monsoy?
125 games by Arild Edin Monsoy 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.