Prepare against Carl Christian Aarnes
Norway · World #63,918 classical · FIDE ID 1500660
When preparing against Carl Christian Aarnes, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%).
Our database contains 129 games by Carl Christian Aarnes, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Carl Christian Aarnes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Christian Aarnes 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 | 1,842 | 1,923 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,860 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 47 | 20 | 62 | 36.4% |
| As White | 64 | 31 | 9 | 24 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 16 | 11 | 38 | 24.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 1,253 rated games against 582 different opponents, across 168 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 469 | 199 | 96 | 174 | 42.4% | 1,797 | 1,804 | 10 |
| Rapid | 240 | 126 | 32 | 82 | 52.5% | 1,709 | 1,779 | 11 |
| Blitz | 535 | 276 | 51 | 208 | 51.6% | 1,791 | 1,835 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 427 | 109 | 53 | 265 | 25.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 681 | 421 | 104 | 156 | 61.8% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 18 vs FM · 18 vs CM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 128 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64 | 34 | 9 | 21 | 1,844 | 1,908 |
| 2025 | 30 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 1,805 | 1,928 |
| 2022 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 1,810 | 1,753 |
| 2021 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1,620 | 1,695 |
| 2020 | 56 | 22 | 8 | 26 | 1,840 | 1,804 |
| 2019 | 162 | 82 | 18 | 62 | 1,772 | 1,811 |
| 2018 | 169 | 83 | 19 | 67 | 1,781 | 1,817 |
| 2017 | 205 | 104 | 26 | 75 | 1,707 | 1,761 |
| 2016 | 143 | 71 | 19 | 53 | 1,751 | 1,803 |
| 2015 | 123 | 59 | 22 | 42 | 1,816 | 1,860 |
| 2014 | 89 | 42 | 19 | 28 | 1,742 | 1,776 |
| 2013 | 49 | 25 | 6 | 18 | 1,775 | 1,823 |
| 2012 | 51 | 20 | 12 | 19 | 1,837 | 1,825 |
| 2011 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1,957 | 1,957 |
| 2010 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2,139 | 1,979 |
| 2009 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1,897 | 1,783 |
| 2008 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1,912 | 1,845 |
| 2007 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2,020 | 1,849 |
| 2006 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2,062 | 2,062 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Christian Aarnes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Christian Aarnes's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 57.8% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 27 | 42.2% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Aarnes usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Aarnes usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Aarnes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Aarnes usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Aarnes usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Aarnes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 41.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 26.5% | 5.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 41.7% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Carl Christian Aarnes's chess games
All 129 games by Carl Christian Aarnes in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Oct 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: 47 wins, 20 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Sigurd Loe Grover | 2,020 | Nordstrand GP A | D04 |
| Jun 2018 | Jan Gunnar Fredriksen | 1,870 | ch-Buskerud Open | A00 |
| Mar 2016 | Knut O Abrahamsen | 1,860 | Oslo Stjernens Open | C01 |
| May 2010 | Pal Moe | 1,822 | Oslo Akademisk Pfingst Open | E17 |
| Jul 2026 | Torstein Furnes | 1,815 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2017 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,783 |
| Oslo Open B | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,125 |
| Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open B | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,612 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,810 |
| ch-NOR qual-A | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,695 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Christian Aarnes's chess games?
129 games by Carl Christian Aarnes, from Nov 2010 to Oct 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 Carl Christian Aarnes has played.
What does Carl Christian Aarnes play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Carl Christian Aarnes opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Christian Aarnes answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Carl Christian Aarnes play as White?
As White, Carl Christian Aarnes's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Christian Aarnes play as Black?
As Black, Carl Christian Aarnes most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Carl Christian Aarnes's FIDE rating?
Carl Christian Aarnes is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (May 2012).
How many games has Carl Christian Aarnes played?
Our database contains 129 games by Carl Christian Aarnes, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 20 draws, 62 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Christian Aarnes?
129 games by Carl Christian Aarnes 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.