Prepare against Atle Gronn
IM · Norway · World #2,361 classical · FIDE ID 1500961
Our database contains 590 games by Atle Gronn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Atle Gronn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Atle Gronn 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 | 2,365 | 2,424 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,407 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,350 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 590 | 216 | 212 | 162 | 36.6% |
| As White | 303 | 138 | 104 | 61 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 287 | 78 | 108 | 101 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Atle Gronn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Atle Gronn's side.
First moves as White (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 237 | 78.2% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 34 | 11.2% | 48.5% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.6% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 11 | 3.6% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 3.0% | 72.2% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 78% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Gronn usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gronn usually continues d4 (76.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gronn usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Gronn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gronn usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Gronn usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 56.2% | 49.4% |
| d6 | 31 | 22.6% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.1% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.1% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 32.1% | 39.7% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 26.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 15.1% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 15 | 14.2% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 9.4% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
Atle Gronn's chess games
All 590 games by Atle Gronn 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: 216 wins, 212 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 77 | 34/28/15 | 44.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 30 | 15/8/7 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 14/7/1 | 63.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 57 | 22/14/21 | 38.6% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 32 | 11/8/13 | 34.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 31 | 6/15/10 | 19.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,596 | 21st EU-Cup | A30 |
| Jan 1991 | Ferdinand Hellers | 2,550 | Oslo Cup | B66 |
| Sep 2004 | Jan Smeets | 2,545 | Gausdal Classic | C42 |
| May 2003 | Einar J Gausel | 2,533 | chT-NOR | D15 |
| Sep 2012 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,523 | Oslo Open | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2018 | 178 | 85 | 2,347 |
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 38 | 25.5 | 2,424 |
| Oslo | 1999 | 18 | 8 | 2,352 |
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 18 | 14 | 2,557 |
| Arnold Cup | 1997 | 17 | 8 | 2,294 |
| Troll Masters | 1992 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,312 |
| Oslo Open | 2012 | 16 | 10 | 2,486 |
| 30th Wch U20 | 1991 | 13 | 7 | 2,407 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Leif Erlend Johannessen (15 games) · Rune Djurhuus (13 games) · Frode Elsness (11 games) · Oystein Hole (11 games) · Jonathan D Tisdall (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Atle Gronn's chess games?
590 games by Atle Gronn, 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 Atle Gronn has played.
What does Atle Gronn play on the first move as White?
Across 303 games with White in our database, Atle Gronn opens with 1.Nf3 (78% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Atle Gronn answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Atle Gronn play as White?
As White, Atle Gronn's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (77 games, 44.2% win rate); Catalan (30 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 303 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Atle Gronn play as Black?
As Black, Atle Gronn most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 38.6% win rate); Modern Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 287 games.
What is Atle Gronn's FIDE rating?
Atle Gronn is currently rated 2,365 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Atle Gronn played?
Our database contains 590 games by Atle Gronn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 212 draws, 162 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Atle Gronn?
590 games by Atle Gronn 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.