Prepare against Eivind Bruaset
Norway · World #7,764 classical · FIDE ID 1515276
Our database contains 142 games by Eivind Bruaset, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eivind Bruaset's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eivind Bruaset 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 | 2,209 | 2,249 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,114 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,138 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 45 | 45 | 52 | 31.7% |
| As White | 70 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 22 | 19 | 31 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eivind Bruaset's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eivind Bruaset's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 97.1% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bruaset usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bruaset usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bruaset usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bruaset usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 84.6% | 47.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.7% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 60.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Eivind Bruaset's chess games
All 142 games by Eivind Bruaset in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 45 wins, 45 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | 2,409 | Oslo Open | C18 |
| Oct 2021 | Tobias Koelle | 2,393 | EU-ch Hybrid U20 | D24 |
| Dec 2019 | Liordis Quesada Vera | 2,391 | 49th Rilton Cup | C55 |
| Oct 2021 | Eytan Rozen | 2,386 | EU-ch Hybrid U20 | C15 |
| Sep 2017 | Branimir Maksimovic | 2,343 | Oslo Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,265 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-NOR U16-A | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,734 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
| 25th Nova Gorica Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U20 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,405 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-NOR U18 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eivind Bruaset's chess games?
142 games by Eivind Bruaset, from Aug 2014 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 Eivind Bruaset has played.
What does Eivind Bruaset play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Eivind Bruaset opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eivind Bruaset answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Eivind Bruaset play as White?
As White, Eivind Bruaset's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eivind Bruaset play as Black?
As Black, Eivind Bruaset most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Eivind Bruaset's FIDE rating?
Eivind Bruaset is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Eivind Bruaset played?
Our database contains 142 games by Eivind Bruaset, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 45 draws, 52 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eivind Bruaset?
142 games by Eivind Bruaset 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.