Prepare against Ask Amundsen
CM · Norway · World #9,241 classical · FIDE ID 1528726
When preparing against Ask Amundsen, expect 1.Nf3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 31.4% over 35 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Ask Amundsen, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ask Amundsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ask Amundsen 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 | 2,182 | 2,237 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,045 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,218 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 53 | 25 | 95 | 30.6% |
| As White | 90 | 33 | 13 | 44 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 83 | 20 | 12 | 51 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ask Amundsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ask Amundsen's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 54 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 36 | 40.0% | 43.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Amundsen usually continues g3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Amundsen usually continues g3 (40.6% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Amundsen usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Amundsen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Amundsen usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Amundsen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 39.5% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Ask Amundsen's chess games
All 173 games by Ask Amundsen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 53 wins, 25 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 11/5/19 | 31.4% |
| B82 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,544 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | A04 |
| Jun 2026 | Arsen Davtyan | 2,458 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Nicolai Maxime Ostensen | 2,389 | Fagernes GM Open 2026 | A05 |
| Jun 2026 | Abdulrahman Akintoye ABDULRAHEEM | 2,364 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Melika Mohammadi | 2,342 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 14 | 2,121 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 17 | 4 | 1,900 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 17 | 6 | 1,896 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,280 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,201 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Kandidat Elite | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,044 |
| Fagernes GM Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ask Amundsen's chess games?
173 games by Ask Amundsen, from Feb 2016 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 Ask Amundsen has played.
What does Ask Amundsen play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Ask Amundsen opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ask Amundsen answers 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Ask Amundsen play as White?
As White, Ask Amundsen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ask Amundsen play as Black?
As Black, Ask Amundsen most often plays: Philidor (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Ask Amundsen's FIDE rating?
Ask Amundsen is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ask Amundsen played?
Our database contains 173 games by Ask Amundsen, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 25 draws, 95 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ask Amundsen?
173 games by Ask Amundsen 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.