Prepare against Emil Doving Agdestein
Norway · World #12,557 classical · FIDE ID 1503960
When preparing against Emil Doving Agdestein, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%).
Our database contains 134 games by Emil Doving Agdestein, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Doving Agdestein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Doving Agdestein 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 | 2,134 | 2,152 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,117 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,247 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 46 | 35 | 53 | 34.3% |
| As White | 69 | 27 | 16 | 26 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 65 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Doving Agdestein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Doving Agdestein's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 87.0% | 52.5% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 39.3% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 40.7% | 22.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 22.2% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Emil Doving Agdestein's chess games
All 134 games by Emil Doving Agdestein in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 46 wins, 35 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Marta Bartel | 2,327 | Gjovik Open | B28 |
| Jan 2007 | Holger Rasch | 2,272 | Gibraltar Masters | C45 |
| Jan 2006 | Kruttika Nadig | 2,237 | Gibraltar Masters | B23 |
| Feb 2006 | Bagyashree Sathe Thipsay | 2,219 | Gibraltar Masters | B33 |
| Jul 2005 | Henrik Willumsen | 2,208 | 27th Politiken Cup | B79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 38 | 17 | 2,251 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 13 | 4 | 2,030 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Gausdal Open | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,114 |
| Gausdal Byggern Masters | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| Gausdal Classics GM-B | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| Gjovik Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-NOR TB Final | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Doving Agdestein's chess games?
134 games by Emil Doving Agdestein, from Jan 2004 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 Emil Doving Agdestein has played.
What does Emil Doving Agdestein play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Emil Doving Agdestein opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Doving Agdestein answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games).
What openings does Emil Doving Agdestein play as White?
As White, Emil Doving Agdestein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Doving Agdestein play as Black?
As Black, Emil Doving Agdestein most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Emil Doving Agdestein's FIDE rating?
Emil Doving Agdestein is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Emil Doving Agdestein played?
Our database contains 134 games by Emil Doving Agdestein, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 35 draws, 53 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Doving Agdestein?
134 games by Emil Doving Agdestein 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.