Prepare against Eirik Kyrkjebo
Norway · World #111,696 classical · FIDE ID 1511580
When preparing against Eirik Kyrkjebo, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Eirik Kyrkjebo, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eirik Kyrkjebo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eirik Kyrkjebo 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 | 1,696 | 1,798 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,726 | 1,726 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 54 | 25 | 87 | 32.5% |
| As White | 84 | 30 | 12 | 42 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 24 | 13 | 45 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eirik Kyrkjebo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eirik Kyrkjebo's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 98.8% | 43.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kyrkjebo usually continues Nc3 (28.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kyrkjebo usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kyrkjebo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kyrkjebo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 50.0% | 21.1% |
| d5 | 17 | 44.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 63.3% | 31.6% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Eirik Kyrkjebo's chess games
All 166 games by Eirik Kyrkjebo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 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: 54 wins, 25 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 5/3/15 | 21.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Abyl Kizatbay | 1,961 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A51 |
| Jul 2013 | Erik Jarlnaes | 1,961 | 35th Politiken Cup | C07 |
| Jul 2016 | Johan Ravnborg Holmstrom | 1,942 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A07 |
| Aug 2012 | Bard Fjellengen | 1,928 | 34th Politiken Cup | B27 |
| Aug 2011 | Per Simonsen | 1,912 | 33rd Politiken Cup | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2015 | 21 | 6 | 1,633 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,871 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,721 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,676 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,988 |
| 2nd Opatija Open | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eirik Kyrkjebo's chess games?
166 games by Eirik Kyrkjebo, from Sep 2009 to Aug 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 Kyrkjebo has played.
What does Eirik Kyrkjebo play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Eirik Kyrkjebo opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eirik Kyrkjebo answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Eirik Kyrkjebo play as White?
As White, Eirik Kyrkjebo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eirik Kyrkjebo play as Black?
As Black, Eirik Kyrkjebo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Eirik Kyrkjebo's FIDE rating?
Eirik Kyrkjebo is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess, 1,726 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,798 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Eirik Kyrkjebo played?
Our database contains 166 games by Eirik Kyrkjebo, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 25 draws, 87 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eirik Kyrkjebo?
166 games by Eirik Kyrkjebo 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.