Prepare against Benjamin Arvola Notkevich
GM · Norway · World #1,025 classical · FIDE ID 1506536
When preparing against Benjamin Arvola Notkevich, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 856 games by Benjamin Arvola Notkevich, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Arvola Notkevich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Arvola Notkevich 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 | 2,449 | 2,512 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,379 | 2,379 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,446 | 2,455 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 856 | 400 | 181 | 275 | 46.7% |
| As White | 427 | 217 | 89 | 121 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 429 | 183 | 92 | 154 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Arvola Notkevich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Arvola Notkevich's side.
First moves as White (427 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 218 | 51.1% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 166 | 38.9% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 5.2% | 79.5% |
| c4 | 21 | 4.9% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Notkevich usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Notkevich usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Notkevich usually continues d4 (78.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Notkevich usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Notkevich usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Notkevich usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 48.3% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 47 | 27.3% | 56.4% |
| e6 | 26 | 15.1% | 55.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 4.1% | 85.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 70.7% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 17 | 10.2% | 29.4% |
| f5 | 17 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 7.8% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Benjamin Arvola Notkevich's chess games
All 856 games by Benjamin Arvola Notkevich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 400 wins, 181 draws, 275 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 10/14/12 | 27.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/7/12 | 36.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 17/3/6 | 65.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 12/6/13 | 38.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,652 | Kragero Open | D78 |
| May 2021 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,647 | FIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual | E60 |
| Mar 2018 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,620 | Fagernes TV2 GM Open | B33 |
| Apr 2017 | Evgeny Postny | 2,606 | Fagernes TV2 GM Open | B19 |
| Nov 2021 | Hovhannes Gabuzyan | 2,598 | 23rd chT-EU | B97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2021 | 45 | 26 | 2,489 |
| Oslo Open | 2017 | 37 | 20.5 | 2,217 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2009 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,219 |
| Kragero Open | 2020 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,496 |
| Fagernes TV2 GM Open | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,618 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 2,287 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 12 | 5 | 2,112 |
| ch-NOR North | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,267 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Arvola Notkevich's chess games?
856 games by Benjamin Arvola Notkevich, from Jul 2006 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 Benjamin Arvola Notkevich has played.
What does Benjamin Arvola Notkevich play on the first move as White?
Across 427 games with White in our database, Benjamin Arvola Notkevich opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Arvola Notkevich answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Arvola Notkevich play as White?
As White, Benjamin Arvola Notkevich's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 65.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 427 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Arvola Notkevich play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Arvola Notkevich most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 38.7% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 429 games.
What is Benjamin Arvola Notkevich's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Arvola Notkevich is currently rated 2,449 in classical chess, 2,379 in rapid and 2,446 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,512 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Benjamin Arvola Notkevich played?
Our database contains 856 games by Benjamin Arvola Notkevich, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 400 wins, 181 draws, 275 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Arvola Notkevich?
856 games by Benjamin Arvola Notkevich 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.