Prepare against Einar J Gausel
GM · Norway · World #1,053 classical · FIDE ID 1500031
Our database contains 1,308 games by Einar J Gausel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Einar J Gausel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Einar J Gausel 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 | 2,447 | 2,533 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,543 | 2,543 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,544 | 2,544 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,308 | 508 | 556 | 244 | 38.8% |
| As White | 676 | 283 | 291 | 102 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 632 | 225 | 265 | 142 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Einar J Gausel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Einar J Gausel's side.
First moves as White (676 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 356 | 52.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 221 | 32.7% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 68 | 10.1% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 26 | 3.8% | 40.4% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.6% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gausel usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Gausel usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gausel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gausel usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gausel usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gausel usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 27.1% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 56 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 46 | 16.8% | 56.5% |
| c6 | 30 | 11.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 7.0% | 71.1% |
| g6 | 19 | 7.0% | 57.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 42.9% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 73 | 31.3% | 61.0% |
| d6 | 27 | 11.6% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 12 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.0% | 71.4% |
Einar J Gausel's chess games
All 1,308 games by Einar J Gausel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 508 wins, 556 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 95 | 46/38/11 | 48.4% |
| A38 | English Opening | 59 | 29/22/8 | 49.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 53 | 33/13/7 | 62.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 45 | 20/20/5 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 43 | 10/21/12 | 23.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 36 | 15/16/5 | 41.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 34 | 17/15/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 32 | 12/13/7 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 12/13/2 | 44.4% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 62 | 22/33/7 | 35.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 11/12/12 | 31.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 2/11/4 | 11.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,694 | 17th Cappelle Open | D30 |
| Jan 1996 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,670 | Oslo-45' | E48 |
| Oct 2006 | Emanuel Berg | 2,667 | chT-SWE 0607 | C45 |
| Jan 2004 | Patrik Lyrberg | 2,591 | chT-SWE 0405 | D11 |
| Jan 1996 | Margeir Petursson | 2,585 | Reykjavik Open | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2015 | 197 | 114.5 | 2,430 |
| Troll Masters | 2001 | 78 | 47.5 | 2,481 |
| Arnold Cup | 1997 | 72 | 44.5 | 2,509 |
| Gausdal Int | 1995 | 53 | 33.5 | 2,504 |
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 49 | 33.5 | 2,471 |
| Reykjavik Open | 1996 | 40 | 23.5 | 2,512 |
| Peer Gynt | 1995 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,474 |
| Skei | 1995 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,549 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rune Djurhuus (37 games) · Berge Ostenstad (31 games) · Jonathan D Tisdall (24 games) · Heikki M.J. Westerinen (22 games) · Ivar Bern (19 games) · Ralf Akesson (14 games) · Thomas Ernst (14 games) · Bjarke Sahl (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Einar J Gausel's chess games?
1,308 games by Einar J Gausel, from Apr 2003 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 Einar J Gausel has played.
What does Einar J Gausel play on the first move as White?
Across 676 games with White in our database, Einar J Gausel opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Einar J Gausel answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Einar J Gausel play as White?
As White, Einar J Gausel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (95 games, 48.4% win rate); English Opening (59 games, 49.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (53 games, 62.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 676 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Einar J Gausel play as Black?
As Black, Einar J Gausel most often plays: Slav Defense (62 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Modern Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 632 games.
What is Einar J Gausel's FIDE rating?
Einar J Gausel is currently rated 2,447 in classical chess, 2,543 in rapid and 2,544 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,533 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Einar J Gausel played?
Our database contains 1,308 games by Einar J Gausel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 508 wins, 556 draws, 244 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Einar J Gausel?
1,308 games by Einar J Gausel 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.