Prepare against Christian Harstad
Norway · World #48,744 classical · FIDE ID 1504045
Our database contains 276 games by Christian Harstad, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Harstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Harstad 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 | 1,898 | 2,140 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 2,048 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 2,012 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 85 | 53 | 138 | 30.8% |
| As White | 141 | 49 | 28 | 64 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 135 | 36 | 25 | 74 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Harstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Harstad's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 94.3% | 45.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Harstad usually continues c4 (45.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Harstad usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Harstad usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Harstad usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Harstad usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Harstad usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 80.6% | 39.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 19.4% | 20.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 84.3% | 26.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Christian Harstad's chess games
All 276 games by Christian Harstad in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 85 wins, 53 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/3/8 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Mark Quinn | 2,398 | Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | E20 |
| Feb 2004 | Nick Speck | 2,381 | Gibraltar Masters | E38 |
| May 2016 | Inge Sandstad Skrondal | 2,302 | Blaafarvevarket Open | D00 |
| Mar 2005 | Sjur Ferkingstad | 2,230 | Norwegian Open | A89 |
| Mar 2005 | Heather S Richards | 2,205 | Norwegian Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 18 | 5 | 1,900 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,931 |
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
| 2nd Gausdal Classics Open | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,893 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,833 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,186 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,076 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Harstad's chess games?
276 games by Christian Harstad, from Oct 2003 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 Harstad has played.
What does Christian Harstad play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Christian Harstad opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Harstad answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Christian Harstad play as White?
As White, Christian Harstad's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Harstad play as Black?
As Black, Christian Harstad most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Christian Harstad's FIDE rating?
Christian Harstad is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Christian Harstad played?
Our database contains 276 games by Christian Harstad, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 53 draws, 138 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Harstad?
276 games by Christian Harstad 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.