Prepare against David Kristiansen
Norway · World #108,005 classical · FIDE ID 1572083
When preparing against David Kristiansen, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 76 games by David Kristiansen, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find David Kristiansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Kristiansen 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 | 1,707 | 1,707 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,853 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,863 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 26 | 15 | 35 | 34.2% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kristiansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kristiansen's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 97.0% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
David Kristiansen's chess games
All 76 games by David Kristiansen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Oct 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% | |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% | |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% | |
| Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Nicolai Froyshov | 1,960 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | A20 |
| Jan 2026 | Kazim Yilmaz | 1,892 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | C44 |
| Jul 2026 | Frederik Nordahl | 1,886 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Vebjorn Celius Stromme | 1,838 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | B00 |
| Sep 2026 | Hakon Digre Kristiansen | 1,712 | Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,763 |
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2024 | ELO Group | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,363 |
| Norway Chess Open | ELO | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,604 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,867 |
| Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2023 | B | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,331 |
| PSK Open Langsjakk Høst 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,652 |
| PSK Open Langsjakk Vår 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,688 |
| Fagernes Chess International 2024 | Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,611 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kristiansen's chess games?
76 games by David Kristiansen, from Oct 2022 to Oct 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 David Kristiansen has played.
What does David Kristiansen play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, David Kristiansen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kristiansen answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does David Kristiansen play as White?
As White, David Kristiansen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kristiansen play as Black?
As Black, David Kristiansen most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is David Kristiansen's FIDE rating?
David Kristiansen is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,707 (Oct 2026).
How many games has David Kristiansen played?
Our database contains 76 games by David Kristiansen, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kristiansen?
76 games by David Kristiansen 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.