Prepare against Cornelius Kvendseth
Norway · World #19,167 classical · FIDE ID 1517309
When preparing against Cornelius Kvendseth, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 80 games by Cornelius Kvendseth, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cornelius Kvendseth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cornelius Kvendseth 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 | 2,064 | 2,087 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,027 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,119 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 21 | 31 | 28 | 26.3% |
| As White | 43 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cornelius Kvendseth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cornelius Kvendseth's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 67.4% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.9% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kvendseth usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kvendseth usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Kvendseth usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kvendseth usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kvendseth usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kvendseth usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Cornelius Kvendseth's chess games
All 80 games by Cornelius Kvendseth in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 21 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Sigfred Haubro | 2,175 | 10th Oslo Sveins Open | C41 |
| Oct 2016 | Zsuzsanna Terbe | 2,160 | Oslo Open | D79 |
| Nov 2025 | Valentina Verbin | 2,112 | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | A48 |
| Apr 2016 | Kjetil Ansgar Jakobsen | 2,089 | Nordstrand GP | A04 |
| Apr 2016 | Sigmund Reppen | 2,022 | Nordstrand GP | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nordstrand CC | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,927 |
| 9th Oslo Sveins Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,011 |
| 10th Oslo Sveins Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,125 |
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,144 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,588 |
| 8th Oslo Sveins Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,850 |
| Nordstrand GP | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cornelius Kvendseth's chess games?
80 games by Cornelius Kvendseth, from Dec 2012 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 Cornelius Kvendseth has played.
What does Cornelius Kvendseth play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Cornelius Kvendseth opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cornelius Kvendseth answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Cornelius Kvendseth play as White?
As White, Cornelius Kvendseth's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cornelius Kvendseth play as Black?
As Black, Cornelius Kvendseth most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Cornelius Kvendseth's FIDE rating?
Cornelius Kvendseth is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Cornelius Kvendseth played?
Our database contains 80 games by Cornelius Kvendseth, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cornelius Kvendseth?
80 games by Cornelius Kvendseth 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.