Prepare against Benjamin Halvorsen
Norway · World #29,759 classical · FIDE ID 1516604
Our database contains 145 games by Benjamin Halvorsen, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Halvorsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Halvorsen 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 | 1,987 | 2,016 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,008 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,995 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 49 | 28 | 68 | 33.8% |
| As White | 72 | 25 | 12 | 35 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 73 | 24 | 16 | 33 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Halvorsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Halvorsen's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 93.1% | 42.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Halvorsen usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Halvorsen usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Halvorsen usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Halvorsen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Halvorsen usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 41.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 38.5% | 36.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 54.5% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Halvorsen's chess games
All 145 games by Benjamin Halvorsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 49 wins, 28 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Silje Bjerke | 2,147 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | B52 |
| Feb 2026 | Korneliusz Bartczak | 2,092 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Rapid | B40 |
| Aug 2022 | Oscar Koch Mueller | 2,077 | ch-Nordic U20 Gp A | A85 |
| Jul 2026 | Hallvard Foss Bjornstad | 2,065 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | E91 |
| Jul 2019 | Morten Frank Jensen | 2,029 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,715 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| Tromsoe September Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,903 |
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,029 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,577 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Halvorsen's chess games?
145 games by Benjamin Halvorsen, from Jan 2014 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 Halvorsen has played.
What does Benjamin Halvorsen play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Benjamin Halvorsen opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Halvorsen answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Halvorsen play as White?
As White, Benjamin Halvorsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Halvorsen play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Halvorsen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Benjamin Halvorsen's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Halvorsen is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Benjamin Halvorsen played?
Our database contains 145 games by Benjamin Halvorsen, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 28 draws, 68 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Halvorsen?
145 games by Benjamin Halvorsen 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.