Prepare against Ben Samuel Groth Skaar
Norway · World #11,289 classical · FIDE ID 1552660
Our database contains 131 games by Ben Samuel Groth Skaar, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ben Samuel Groth Skaar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Samuel Groth Skaar 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 | 2,150 | 2,174 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,199 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,242 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 35 | 46 | 50 | 26.7% |
| As White | 64 | 20 | 28 | 16 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 15 | 18 | 34 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Samuel Groth Skaar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Samuel Groth Skaar's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 75.0% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.5% | 43.8% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 7.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c6 (35% of these games) — Skaar usually continues Nc3 (46.9% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Skaar usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Skaar usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Skaar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Skaar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 78.8% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Ben Samuel Groth Skaar's chess games
All 131 games by Ben Samuel Groth Skaar in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 35 wins, 46 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Ludvig Carlsson | 2,397 | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | C47 |
| Aug 2023 | Artem Arikov | 2,365 | Riga Tech Rapid Open | B33 |
| Dec 2024 | Adrian Soderstrom | 2,337 | Karlstad Open | C46 |
| May 2022 | Jens E Ingebretsen | 2,328 | chT-NOR Clubs | E11 |
| Mar 2024 | Stig Gabrielsen | 2,277 | chT-NOR Elite 2324 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-Nordic | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,668 |
| Karlstad Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,141 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,250 |
| Fagernes Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,085 |
| chT-NOR Elite 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Samuel Groth Skaar's chess games?
131 games by Ben Samuel Groth Skaar, from Jun 2018 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 Ben Samuel Groth Skaar has played.
What does Ben Samuel Groth Skaar play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Ben Samuel Groth Skaar opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nc3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Samuel Groth Skaar answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ben Samuel Groth Skaar play as White?
As White, Ben Samuel Groth Skaar's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Samuel Groth Skaar play as Black?
As Black, Ben Samuel Groth Skaar most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Ben Samuel Groth Skaar's FIDE rating?
Ben Samuel Groth Skaar is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Ben Samuel Groth Skaar played?
Our database contains 131 games by Ben Samuel Groth Skaar, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 46 draws, 50 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Samuel Groth Skaar?
131 games by Ben Samuel Groth Skaar 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.