Prepare against Egil Arne Standal
Norway · World #91,345 classical · FIDE ID 1506978
When preparing against Egil Arne Standal, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%).
Our database contains 44 games by Egil Arne Standal, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Egil Arne Standal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Egil Arne Standal 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 | 1,754 | 1,864 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,856 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,853 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 13 | 10 | 21 | 29.5% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Egil Arne Standal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Egil Arne Standal's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Standal usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Standal usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Standal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Standal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Egil Arne Standal's chess games
All 44 games by Egil Arne Standal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Jan Arne Bjorgvik | 2,021 | Gausdal Open B | B13 |
| Apr 2007 | Alberto De Luna Butz | 1,872 | Gausdal Classics Elo Open | B20 |
| May 2026 | Jarle Solli | 1,779 | NM for klubblag - Clono | C41 |
| May 2026 | Thor Olaf Myhre | 1,701 | NM for klubblag - Clono | A48 |
| Jul 2006 | Odd Andersen | 1,609 | chB-NOR | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,624 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,086 |
| Gausdal Classics Elo Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,718 |
| Gausdal Open B | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,906 |
| NM for klubblag - Clono | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,140 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,799 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1,644 |
| Molde | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egil Arne Standal's chess games?
44 games by Egil Arne Standal, from Jul 2008 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 Egil Arne Standal has played.
What does Egil Arne Standal play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Egil Arne Standal opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egil Arne Standal answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Egil Arne Standal play as White?
As White, Egil Arne Standal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egil Arne Standal play as Black?
As Black, Egil Arne Standal most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Egil Arne Standal's FIDE rating?
Egil Arne Standal is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Egil Arne Standal played?
Our database contains 44 games by Egil Arne Standal, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egil Arne Standal?
44 games by Egil Arne Standal 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.