Prepare against Eirik Johnsen Skogstad
Norway · World #107,252 classical · FIDE ID 1581163
When preparing against Eirik Johnsen Skogstad, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 52 games by Eirik Johnsen Skogstad, covering Nov 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Eirik Johnsen Skogstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eirik Johnsen Skogstad 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 | 1,709 | 1,721 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,770 | 1,793 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,683 | 1,745 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 23 | 8 | 21 | 44.2% |
| As White | 25 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eirik Johnsen Skogstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eirik Johnsen Skogstad's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 84.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Skogstad usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Skogstad usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Skogstad usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Skogstad usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Eirik Johnsen Skogstad's chess games
All 52 games by Eirik Johnsen Skogstad in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2024 - Oct 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: 23 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Kosta Hrituleac | 1,783 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | E60 |
| Jul 2026 | Oskar Sandberg Linnerud | 1,765 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | — |
| Sep 2026 | Edvin Hognabba | 1,751 | Nordic School Team Chess Championships 2026 - Group B (U13) | ? |
| Sep 2026 | Hakon Digre Kristiansen | 1,712 | Kragerø Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | — |
| Jan 2026 | Trond Julin | 1,696 | SK 1911 Klubbmesterskap 2026 | B | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 1,762 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,581 |
| Nordic School Team Chess Championships 2026 - Group B (U13) | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| NM for skolelag Bergen 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,811 |
| SK 1911 Høstturnering 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1,763 |
| Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,588 |
| Kragerø Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Lilleputt | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,546 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eirik Johnsen Skogstad's chess games?
52 games by Eirik Johnsen Skogstad, from Nov 2024 to Oct 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 Johnsen Skogstad has played.
What does Eirik Johnsen Skogstad play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Eirik Johnsen Skogstad opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eirik Johnsen Skogstad answers 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...b6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Eirik Johnsen Skogstad play as White?
As White, Eirik Johnsen Skogstad's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eirik Johnsen Skogstad play as Black?
As Black, Eirik Johnsen Skogstad most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Owen Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Eirik Johnsen Skogstad's FIDE rating?
Eirik Johnsen Skogstad is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess, 1,770 in rapid and 1,683 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,721 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Eirik Johnsen Skogstad played?
Our database contains 52 games by Eirik Johnsen Skogstad, covering Nov 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eirik Johnsen Skogstad?
52 games by Eirik Johnsen Skogstad 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.