Prepare against Bernt Nordby
Norway · World #39,317 classical · FIDE ID 1500694
Our database contains 147 games by Bernt Nordby, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernt Nordby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernt Nordby 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 | 1,938 | 2,225 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,054 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,964 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 48 | 66 | 33 | 32.7% |
| As White | 77 | 26 | 37 | 14 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 22 | 29 | 19 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernt Nordby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernt Nordby's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 92.2% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.2% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nordby usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nordby usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Nordby usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 87.5% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Nordby usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Nordby usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Nordby usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 97.2% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Bernt Nordby's chess games
All 147 games by Bernt Nordby in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 66 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Christian Hess | 2,238 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D42 |
| Sep 2017 | Walter Strobel | 2,189 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | C16 |
| Sep 2017 | Peter Rahls | 2,151 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | C00 |
| Jul 2023 | Arnt Esbensen | 2,144 | chB-NOR | E61 |
| Aug 2012 | Alexandr Gorin | 2,099 | 12th ch-EU Seniors | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Wiessee Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,007 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,299 |
| 12th ch-EU Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| 30th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,058 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,046 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,974 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernt Nordby's chess games?
147 games by Bernt Nordby, from Apr 2003 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 Bernt Nordby has played.
What does Bernt Nordby play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Bernt Nordby opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernt Nordby answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernt Nordby play as White?
As White, Bernt Nordby's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernt Nordby play as Black?
As Black, Bernt Nordby most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Bernt Nordby's FIDE rating?
Bernt Nordby is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Bernt Nordby played?
Our database contains 147 games by Bernt Nordby, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 66 draws, 33 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernt Nordby?
147 games by Bernt Nordby 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.