Prepare against Asmund Hammerstad
CM · Norway · World #9,961 classical · FIDE ID 1502140
Our database contains 203 games by Asmund Hammerstad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Asmund Hammerstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Asmund Hammerstad 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 | 2,170 | 2,275 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,169 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 69 | 64 | 70 | 34.0% |
| As White | 90 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 113 | 38 | 33 | 42 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Asmund Hammerstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Asmund Hammerstad's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Hammerstad usually continues c4 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Hammerstad usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Hammerstad usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 96.2% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 56.8% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 16.2% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
Asmund Hammerstad's chess games
All 203 games by Asmund Hammerstad 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: 69 wins, 64 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Tamas Meszaros | 2,408 | 21st EU-Cup | D27 |
| Nov 2012 | Kjetil Stokke | 2,403 | chT-NOR 1213 | E94 |
| Oct 2025 | Lucas Ranaldi | 2,368 | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | D35 |
| Mar 2012 | Ornulf Stubberud | 2,321 | chT-NOR 1112 | A21 |
| Jun 2012 | Daniel Jakobsen Kovachev | 2,297 | chT-NOR Clubs | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troll Masters | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| chT-NOR 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,096 |
| chT-NOR 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,252 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2012 | 8 | 7 | 2,316 |
| 19th EU-Cup | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,156 |
| chT-NOR 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,264 |
| chT-NOR 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Asmund Hammerstad's chess games?
203 games by Asmund Hammerstad, 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 Asmund Hammerstad has played.
What does Asmund Hammerstad play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Asmund Hammerstad opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Asmund Hammerstad answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Asmund Hammerstad play as White?
As White, Asmund Hammerstad's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Asmund Hammerstad play as Black?
As Black, Asmund Hammerstad most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Asmund Hammerstad's FIDE rating?
Asmund Hammerstad is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Asmund Hammerstad played?
Our database contains 203 games by Asmund Hammerstad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 64 draws, 70 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Asmund Hammerstad?
203 games by Asmund Hammerstad 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.