Prepare against Eirik Norbakken
Norway · World #70,329 classical · FIDE ID 1507990
When preparing against Eirik Norbakken, expect 1.f4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 52 games by Eirik Norbakken, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eirik Norbakken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eirik Norbakken 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 | 1,820 | 1,834 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,860 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,759 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 30.8% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eirik Norbakken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eirik Norbakken's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 13 | 50.0% | 30.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 50% of White games, 30.8% score
- …d5 (69% of these games) — Norbakken usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Norbakken usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Norbakken usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Norbakken usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Norbakken usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Norbakken usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Eirik Norbakken's chess games
All 52 games by Eirik Norbakken in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Raymond Boger | 1,910 | ch-Honefoss CC | B11 |
| Jan 2015 | Morten Roine | 1,556 | ch-Ringerikshallen CC | A51 |
| Apr 2015 | Roger Granum | 1,454 | ch-Ringerikshallen CC | C55 |
| Jan 2015 | Asle Marvin | 1,430 | ch-Ringerikshallen CC | B06 |
| Feb 2015 | Arvid Gundersen | 1,374 | ch-Ringerikshallen CC | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2008 | 18 | 3.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-Ringerikshallen CC | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,726 |
| Tromsoesjakken-B | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,246 |
| Tromsoe Bjornsens Forste tt | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,055 |
| Tromsoesjakken Open | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,033 |
| Tromsoe Bymesterskap-B | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,196 |
| Tromsoe Arctic NGP B | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,236 |
| ch-Honefoss CC | 2017 | 2 | 2 | 2,310 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eirik Norbakken's chess games?
52 games by Eirik Norbakken, from Jun 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 Eirik Norbakken has played.
What does Eirik Norbakken play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Eirik Norbakken opens with 1.f4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eirik Norbakken answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games).
What openings does Eirik Norbakken play as White?
As White, Eirik Norbakken's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eirik Norbakken play as Black?
As Black, Eirik Norbakken most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Eirik Norbakken's FIDE rating?
Eirik Norbakken is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Eirik Norbakken played?
Our database contains 52 games by Eirik Norbakken, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eirik Norbakken?
52 games by Eirik Norbakken 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.