Prepare against Eirik Aarnes
Norway · World #33,559 classical · FIDE ID 1530925
When preparing against Eirik Aarnes, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Eirik Aarnes, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eirik Aarnes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eirik Aarnes 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 | 1,966 | 1,999 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,938 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 21 | 16 | 31 | 30.9% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eirik Aarnes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eirik Aarnes's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Aarnes usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Aarnes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Aarnes usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 52.6% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Eirik Aarnes's chess games
All 68 games by Eirik Aarnes in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 21 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Aleksander Fossan | 2,240 | Oslo Offerspill Open | B29 |
| Feb 2019 | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 2,233 | Kragero Open | C69 |
| Jun 2020 | Shazil Shehzad | 2,205 | Oslo Offerspill Open | B52 |
| Feb 2019 | Francisco Silva Gonzalez | 2,142 | Kragero Open | C68 |
| Jun 2020 | Axel Tunsjo | 2,140 | Oslo Offerspill Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kragero Open | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 2,162 |
| Oslo Stjernens Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,685 |
| Oslo Offerspill Open | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2015 | 8 | 1 | 1,559 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,727 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,860 |
| ch-Hordaland NGP | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 1,667 |
| Bergen Grand Prix | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eirik Aarnes's chess games?
68 games by Eirik Aarnes, from Nov 2015 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 Eirik Aarnes has played.
What does Eirik Aarnes play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Eirik Aarnes opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eirik Aarnes answers 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Eirik Aarnes play as White?
As White, Eirik Aarnes's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eirik Aarnes play as Black?
As Black, Eirik Aarnes most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Eirik Aarnes's FIDE rating?
Eirik Aarnes is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Eirik Aarnes played?
Our database contains 68 games by Eirik Aarnes, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eirik Aarnes?
68 games by Eirik Aarnes 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.