Prepare against Carl Marcus Eckholdt
Norway · World #61,398 classical · FIDE ID 1553356
When preparing against Carl Marcus Eckholdt, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Carl Marcus Eckholdt, covering Dec 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Carl Marcus Eckholdt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Marcus Eckholdt 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 | 1,851 | 1,851 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,884 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 57.9% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Marcus Eckholdt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Marcus Eckholdt's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 68.4% | 80.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 80.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Eckholdt usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Eckholdt usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Eckholdt usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Eckholdt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Eckholdt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Eckholdt usually continues dxc5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 78.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Carl Marcus Eckholdt's chess games
All 38 games by Carl Marcus Eckholdt in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% | |
| Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% | |
| Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% | |
| Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Tore Teigen | 1,676 | PSK Open Langsjakk Vår 2024 | — |
| Sep 2024 | Jan Ove Lorentzen | 1,640 | PSK Open Langsjakk Høst 2024 | — |
| Jan 2024 | Tor Petterson | 1,577 | PSK Open Langsjakk Vår 2024 | — |
| Sep 2023 | Stig-Atle Paulsen | 1,569 | Kragerø Grand Prix 2023 | B | — |
| Sep 2024 | Per Magnus Larsen | 1,500 | PSK Open Langsjakk Høst 2024 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2023 | ELO Group | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,547 |
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2024 | ELO Group | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,379 |
| Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2023 | B | 2023 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,558 |
| PSK Open Langsjakk Vår 2023 | B | 2023 | 4 | 4 | 1,681 |
| Kragerø Grand Prix 2023 | B | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,592 |
| NM i Sjakk for Ungdom Individuelt 2023 | A | 2023 | 3 | 2.5 | – |
| Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2022 | B | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 1,628 |
| PSK Open Langsjakk Høst 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Marcus Eckholdt's chess games?
38 games by Carl Marcus Eckholdt, from Dec 2018 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 Marcus Eckholdt has played.
What does Carl Marcus Eckholdt play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Carl Marcus Eckholdt opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Marcus Eckholdt answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carl Marcus Eckholdt play as White?
As White, Carl Marcus Eckholdt's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Marcus Eckholdt play as Black?
As Black, Carl Marcus Eckholdt most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Carl Marcus Eckholdt's FIDE rating?
Carl Marcus Eckholdt is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Carl Marcus Eckholdt played?
Our database contains 38 games by Carl Marcus Eckholdt, covering Dec 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 6 losses (57.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Marcus Eckholdt?
38 games by Carl Marcus Eckholdt 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.