Prepare against Egil Jonsbu
Norway · World #140,704 classical · FIDE ID 1537016
Our database contains 30 games by Egil Jonsbu, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 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 | 1,618 | 1,682 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,547 | 1,625 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,656 | 1,656 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
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% |
| A56 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,749 |
| Konnerud GP | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,199 |
| Molde Autumn Open | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
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: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Egil Jonsbu's FIDE rating?
Egil Jonsbu is currently rated 1,618 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 30 games by Egil Jonsbu, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egil Jonsbu?
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