Prepare against Eivind Grunt Kreken
FM · Norway · World #3,128 classical · FIDE ID 1532359
Our database contains 765 games by Eivind Grunt Kreken, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eivind Grunt Kreken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eivind Grunt Kreken 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 | 2,333 | 2,392 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,256 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,338 | 2,368 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 765 | 302 | 159 | 304 | 39.5% |
| As White | 378 | 152 | 83 | 143 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 387 | 150 | 76 | 161 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eivind Grunt Kreken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eivind Grunt Kreken's side.
First moves as White (378 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 43.9% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 131 | 34.7% | 49.6% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 6.9% | 59.6% |
| f4 | 22 | 5.8% | 40.9% |
| b3 | 17 | 4.5% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 4.2% | 34.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kreken usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kreken usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Kreken usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 49.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kreken usually continues c4 (40.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kreken usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kreken usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 28.9% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 54 | 27.8% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 27 | 13.9% | 63.0% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 10.3% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 20 | 10.3% | 27.5% |
| d6 | 13 | 6.7% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 51.3% | 57.8% |
| d5 | 48 | 42.5% | 44.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Eivind Grunt Kreken's chess games
All 765 games by Eivind Grunt Kreken in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 302 wins, 159 draws, 304 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 35 | 17/5/13 | 48.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/8/11 | 32.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 10/8/15 | 30.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 25 | 15/2/8 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,612 | ch-NOR Rapid | C95 |
| Jan 2025 | Axel Bachmann | 2,571 | Titled Tue Early | D34 |
| Jul 2026 | Kourkoulos Arditis,Stamatis | 2,570 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | B13 |
| Mar 2026 | Simen Agdestein | 2,562 | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | A14 |
| Apr 2025 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,549 | Fagernes GM Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 353 | 184 | 2,287 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 29 | 12 | 1,677 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 24 | 8.5 | 1,657 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 17 | 8 | 2,298 |
| ch-NOR | 2025 | 17 | 7 | 2,303 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 16 | 9 | 2,227 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 2,349 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eivind Grunt Kreken's chess games?
765 games by Eivind Grunt Kreken, from Dec 2015 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 Eivind Grunt Kreken has played.
What does Eivind Grunt Kreken play on the first move as White?
Across 378 games with White in our database, Eivind Grunt Kreken opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eivind Grunt Kreken answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Eivind Grunt Kreken play as White?
As White, Eivind Grunt Kreken's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Bird's opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 378 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eivind Grunt Kreken play as Black?
As Black, Eivind Grunt Kreken most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 387 games.
What is Eivind Grunt Kreken's FIDE rating?
Eivind Grunt Kreken is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,338 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Eivind Grunt Kreken played?
Our database contains 765 games by Eivind Grunt Kreken, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 302 wins, 159 draws, 304 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eivind Grunt Kreken?
765 games by Eivind Grunt Kreken 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.