Prepare against Egil Jonsbu
Norway · World #126,988 classical · FIDE ID 1537016
When preparing against Egil Jonsbu, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Egil Jonsbu, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Egil Jonsbu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Egil Jonsbu 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 | 1,654 | 1,682 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,547 | 1,625 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,656 | 1,656 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 32.3% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Egil Jonsbu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Egil Jonsbu's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jonsbu usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Jonsbu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Jonsbu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Jonsbu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Jonsbu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Egil Jonsbu's chess games
All 31 games by Egil Jonsbu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jon Kielland-Lund | 1,761 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A28 |
| Jul 2026 | Atle Mongstad | 1,680 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | B50 |
| Jul 2026 | Per Olav Bjerkeset | 1,553 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Lars Hope | 1,482 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A56 |
| Nov 2017 | William Alexander Olsen | 1,223 | Konnerud GP | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Molde CC | 2020 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,477 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,739 |
| Konnerud GP | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,199 |
| Molde Autumn Open | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egil Jonsbu's chess games?
31 games by Egil Jonsbu, from Nov 2016 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 Jonsbu has played.
What does Egil Jonsbu play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Egil Jonsbu opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egil Jonsbu answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Egil Jonsbu play as White?
As White, Egil Jonsbu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egil Jonsbu play as Black?
As Black, Egil Jonsbu most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Egil Jonsbu's FIDE rating?
Egil Jonsbu is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess, 1,547 in rapid and 1,656 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,682 (May 2024).
How many games has Egil Jonsbu played?
Our database contains 31 games by Egil Jonsbu, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egil Jonsbu?
31 games by Egil Jonsbu 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.