Prepare against Daniel Nordquelle
FM · Norway · World #10,954 classical · FIDE ID 1519042
Our database contains 520 games by Daniel Nordquelle, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Nordquelle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Nordquelle 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 | 2,155 | 2,293 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,082 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,052 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 203 | 91 | 226 | 39.0% |
| As White | 256 | 103 | 52 | 101 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 264 | 100 | 39 | 125 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Nordquelle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Nordquelle's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 255 | 99.6% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nordquelle usually continues c3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nordquelle usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nordquelle usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Nordquelle usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 61.5% | 47.0% |
| e6 | 41 | 37.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 50.5% | 46.8% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 32.3% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 10 | 10.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Daniel Nordquelle's chess games
All 520 games by Daniel Nordquelle in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 203 wins, 91 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 33 | 12/8/13 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 14/4/14 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 15/7/8 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D51 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Lars Oskar Hauge | 2,476 | Kragero Open | B90 |
| Dec 2019 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 2,405 | chT-NOR Elite 1920 | B86 |
| Jan 2017 | Sebastian Mihajlov | 2,384 | ch-NOR rapid | B12 |
| Feb 2020 | Erlend Mikalsen | 2,364 | Kragero Open | B87 |
| May 2018 | Eirik Gullaksen | 2,363 | chT-NOR Club | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 37 | 17 | 2,243 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 33 | 18 | 2,067 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2017 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,954 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 20 | 8 | 1,865 |
| Oslo Stjernens Open | 2017 | 16 | 10 | 1,975 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,257 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,685 |
| Karlstad Open | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,208 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andreas Garberg Tryggestad (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Nordquelle's chess games?
520 games by Daniel Nordquelle, from Oct 2013 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 Daniel Nordquelle has played.
What does Daniel Nordquelle play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Daniel Nordquelle opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Nordquelle answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel Nordquelle play as White?
As White, Daniel Nordquelle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Nordquelle play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Nordquelle most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 264 games.
What is Daniel Nordquelle's FIDE rating?
Daniel Nordquelle is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Daniel Nordquelle played?
Our database contains 520 games by Daniel Nordquelle, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 91 draws, 226 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Nordquelle?
520 games by Daniel Nordquelle 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.