Prepare against Christine Nordahl
Norway · World #41,514 classical · FIDE ID 1557939
When preparing against Christine Nordahl, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 61 games by Christine Nordahl, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christine Nordahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christine Nordahl 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 | 1,928 | 1,928 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,849 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 2,010 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 20 | 10 | 31 | 32.8% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christine Nordahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christine Nordahl's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 94.1% | 45.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 45.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Nordahl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Nordahl usually continues c4 (26.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Nordahl usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Nordahl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Christine Nordahl's chess games
All 61 games by Christine Nordahl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A92 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Amina Kairbekova | 2,353 | World Rapid Women 2025 | B34 |
| Dec 2025 | Luong Phuong Hanh | 2,236 | World Blitz Women 2025 | D85 |
| Dec 2025 | Rebeca Jimenez Fernandez | 2,137 | World Blitz Women 2025 | E39 |
| Apr 2026 | Anna Blauhut | 2,025 | Nordic girls chess championship 2026 - Group A | D58 |
| Jun 2026 | Alwis,H Sandithi Kusalya | 1,943 | World Youth Girls U18 | D63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,997 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,898 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,941 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,971 |
| chT-NORDIC U13 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,475 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,673 |
| Nordic girls chess championship 2026 - Group A | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,058 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christine Nordahl's chess games?
61 games by Christine Nordahl, from Oct 2021 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 Christine Nordahl has played.
What does Christine Nordahl play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Christine Nordahl opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christine Nordahl answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Christine Nordahl play as White?
As White, Christine Nordahl's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christine Nordahl play as Black?
As Black, Christine Nordahl most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Christine Nordahl's FIDE rating?
Christine Nordahl is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Christine Nordahl played?
Our database contains 61 games by Christine Nordahl, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christine Nordahl?
61 games by Christine Nordahl 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.