Prepare against Bengt Arne Mikalsen
Norway · World #81,405 classical · FIDE ID 1538381
When preparing against Bengt Arne Mikalsen, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Bengt Arne Mikalsen, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bengt Arne Mikalsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bengt Arne Mikalsen 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 | 1,785 | 1,837 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,820 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,779 | 1,819 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 13 | 14 | 29 | 23.2% |
| As White | 28 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bengt Arne Mikalsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bengt Arne Mikalsen's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 42.9% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues dxc5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Bengt Arne Mikalsen's chess games
All 56 games by Bengt Arne Mikalsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Monika Machlik | 2,107 | Tromsoe NGP Open | A06 |
| Oct 2019 | Mathias Lind Schouten | 1,929 | Harstad Advokatfirmaet Open | C42 |
| Jun 2022 | Vinjar Hammari | 1,828 | ch-NOR North Mester | B29 |
| Feb 2026 | Oddbjorn Sjogren | 1,810 | Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | D00 |
| Mar 2017 | Amir Keadana | 1,793 | Tromsoe Mars GP A | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Hostturnering | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 980 |
| ch-Alta CC | 2005 | 8 | 1.5 | 898 |
| Oslo Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,713 |
| Tromsoe NNM Class1 | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,696 |
| ch-NOR North Mester | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
| Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,706 |
| Tromsoe NGP Open | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,701 |
| Tromsoe Mars GP A | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bengt Arne Mikalsen's chess games?
56 games by Bengt Arne Mikalsen, from Jul 2016 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 Bengt Arne Mikalsen has played.
What does Bengt Arne Mikalsen play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Bengt Arne Mikalsen opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bengt Arne Mikalsen answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bengt Arne Mikalsen play as White?
As White, Bengt Arne Mikalsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bengt Arne Mikalsen play as Black?
As Black, Bengt Arne Mikalsen most often plays: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Bengt Arne Mikalsen's FIDE rating?
Bengt Arne Mikalsen is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,779 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Bengt Arne Mikalsen played?
Our database contains 56 games by Bengt Arne Mikalsen, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bengt Arne Mikalsen?
56 games by Bengt Arne Mikalsen 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.