Prepare against Arnt Esbensen
Norway · World #11,834 classical · FIDE ID 1503251
Our database contains 104 games by Arnt Esbensen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arnt Esbensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnt Esbensen 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 | 2,143 | 2,244 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,197 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 49 | 20 | 35 | 47.1% |
| As White | 48 | 23 | 8 | 17 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 56 | 26 | 12 | 18 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnt Esbensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnt Esbensen's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 85.4% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Esbensen usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Esbensen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Esbensen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Esbensen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Esbensen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 60.9% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 47.6% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Arnt Esbensen's chess games
All 104 games by Arnt Esbensen 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: 49 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Daniel Jakobsen Kovachev | 2,308 | chB-NOR | E11 |
| Jul 2021 | Mathias Unneland | 2,296 | ch-NOR | C42 |
| Jul 2005 | Ole Christian Moen | 2,290 | chB-NOR | B09 |
| Jul 2017 | Terje Johansen | 2,278 | ch-NOR Mester | D23 |
| Jul 2005 | Trond Thorstensen | 2,251 | chB-NOR | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,214 |
| Vadsosjakken A | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,163 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,185 |
| ch-NOR | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,041 |
| Tromsoe Midnight Sun | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-NOR Master | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,244 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,213 |
| ch-Barents Region A | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnt Esbensen's chess games?
104 games by Arnt Esbensen, 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 Arnt Esbensen has played.
What does Arnt Esbensen play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Arnt Esbensen opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnt Esbensen answers 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Arnt Esbensen play as White?
As White, Arnt Esbensen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnt Esbensen play as Black?
As Black, Arnt Esbensen most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Arnt Esbensen's FIDE rating?
Arnt Esbensen is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Arnt Esbensen played?
Our database contains 104 games by Arnt Esbensen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnt Esbensen?
104 games by Arnt Esbensen 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.