Prepare against Einar Kjamperud
Norway · World #49,232 classical · FIDE ID 1508164
Our database contains 56 games by Einar Kjamperud, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Einar Kjamperud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Einar Kjamperud 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 | 1,896 | 1,902 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,929 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,902 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 42.9% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 96.7% | 63.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kjamperud usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kjamperud usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Kjamperud usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kjamperud usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Einar Kjamperud's chess games
All 56 games by Einar Kjamperud in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 24 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E50 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Finn Morten Gulliksen | 1,831 | Sandefjord Caissa Open | D42 |
| Jul 2004 | Dag Andersen | 1,726 | Molde | D35 |
| Mar 2019 | Leif Tidemann-Andersen | 1,588 | Sandefjord Caissa Spring Seniors | A22 |
| Jun 2013 | Hans Fredrik Esbensen | 1,563 | ch-NOR Seniors A | B14 |
| Feb 2019 | Josef Hajdu | 1,506 | Sandefjord Caissa Spring Seniors | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Caissa Open | 2006 | 15 | 8 | 1,625 |
| Sandefjord Hostturneringen | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
| ch-Sandefjord Caissa CC | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 1,747 |
| Sandefjord Caissa Spring Seniors | 2019 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
| Vestfold KM Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,636 |
| Sandefjord MGP | 2002 | 4 | 1 | – |
| Caissa CC-ch | 2004 | 4 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Einar Kjamperud's chess games?
56 games by Einar Kjamperud, from Aug 2013 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 Kjamperud has played.
What does Einar Kjamperud play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Einar Kjamperud opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Einar Kjamperud answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Einar Kjamperud play as White?
As White, Einar Kjamperud's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Einar Kjamperud play as Black?
As Black, Einar Kjamperud most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Einar Kjamperud's FIDE rating?
Einar Kjamperud is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Einar Kjamperud played?
Our database contains 56 games by Einar Kjamperud, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Einar Kjamperud?
56 games by Einar Kjamperud 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.