Prepare against August Solbu
Norway · World #23,892 classical · FIDE ID 1565796
When preparing against August Solbu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by August Solbu, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find August Solbu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout August Solbu 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 | 2,026 | 2,061 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,071 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,127 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of August Solbu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from August Solbu's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Solbu usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Solbu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Solbu usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
August Solbu's chess games
All 32 games by August Solbu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Arvola | 2,204 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | B33 |
| Feb 2026 | Valentina Verbin | 2,140 | Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | B31 |
| Jul 2026 | Mateja Krbacevic | 2,045 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | B45 |
| Jul 2026 | Jorgen Edelsteen | 1,976 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Erik Gurakar Skribeland | 1,868 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,867 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,178 |
| 3rd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,554 |
| Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find August Solbu's chess games?
32 games by August Solbu, from Mar 2020 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 August Solbu has played.
What does August Solbu play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, August Solbu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, August Solbu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does August Solbu play as White?
As White, August Solbu's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does August Solbu play as Black?
As Black, August Solbu most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is August Solbu's FIDE rating?
August Solbu is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Jul 2026).
How many games has August Solbu played?
Our database contains 32 games by August Solbu, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against August Solbu?
32 games by August Solbu 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.