Prepare against Christian Grundekjon
Norway · World #21,312 classical · FIDE ID 1512625
Our database contains 121 games by Christian Grundekjon, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Grundekjon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Grundekjon 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 | 2,046 | 2,116 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,166 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,118 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 47 | 18 | 56 | 38.8% |
| As White | 64 | 26 | 10 | 28 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 57 | 21 | 8 | 28 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Grundekjon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Grundekjon's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 43.8% | 51.8% |
| b3 | 11 | 17.2% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 14.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.8% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Grundekjon usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Grundekjon usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Grundekjon usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 17% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Grundekjon usually continues Bb2 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Grundekjon usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Grundekjon usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Christian Grundekjon's chess games
All 121 games by Christian Grundekjon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Jul 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, 18 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Torbjorn Ringdal Hansen | 2,410 | ch-NOR rapid | A01 |
| Jul 2017 | Tom Petri Petersen | 2,338 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A01 |
| Jul 2017 | Petra Papp | 2,337 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B67 |
| Jul 2017 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 2,247 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A45 |
| Jan 2017 | Sondre Merkesvik | 2,238 | ch-NOR rapid | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR North | 2015 | 12 | 3 | 1,766 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,254 |
| chT-NOR Nord | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,031 |
| Fagernes Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 2,154 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,896 |
| ch-NOR rapid | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 2,209 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 2,148 |
Interactive opening tree from all 121 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Grundekjon's chess games?
121 games by Christian Grundekjon, from Jul 2010 to Jul 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 Christian Grundekjon has played.
What does Christian Grundekjon play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Christian Grundekjon opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Grundekjon answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Christian Grundekjon play as White?
As White, Christian Grundekjon's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Grundekjon play as Black?
As Black, Christian Grundekjon most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Christian Grundekjon's FIDE rating?
Christian Grundekjon is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Christian Grundekjon played?
Our database contains 121 games by Christian Grundekjon, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 18 draws, 56 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Grundekjon?
121 games by Christian Grundekjon 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.